MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
under car slightly corroded
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
under car slightly corroded
Chassis slightly corroded in various areas
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Radiator support bracket
Front Subframe slight corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Radiator support bracket
Front Subframe slight corroded
Chassis slightly corroded in various areas
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge (3mm left in tread)
Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge (3mm left in tread)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YP53 UGW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 UGW, 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 UGW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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