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YP53 THZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,205 mi
Last recorded186,205 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 THZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 186,205 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 182,623 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 179,017 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 174,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 Jun 2019 167,388 miles

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2018 161,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

condition of front number plate

near side rear and off side rear outer sills holed

off side front inner cv boot cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2018 161,787 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

condition of front number plate

near side rear and off side rear outer sills holed

off side front inner cv boot cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2017 152,207 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 28 Jun 2017 152,207 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 20 May 2016 144,803 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 144,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 134,241 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 124,081 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 113,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 113,101 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 99,964 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,999 miles

nearside c.v gaiter split (inner)

wiper blades poor clearing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,361 miles

colour of o/s/r indicator bline

n/s/r corner bumper missing bline

uneven wear to both front tyres bline

Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear bumper has been taped

Pass 12 Jun 2008 70,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,600 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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YP53 THZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP53 THZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YP53 THZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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