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YP53 UVU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,386 mi
Last recorded210,386 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 210,386 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 210,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Excessive oil leaks from engine

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper end caps missing

Front discs worn thin and corroded

Near side rear tyre bald on outer edge and rim damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2009 188,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

headlamp o/s slight movement

heatshield loose

Pass 6 Jun 2008 158,884 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 112,003 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 112,003 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 UVU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UVU, 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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What year was YP53 UVU registered?

YP53 UVU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YP53 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 UVU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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