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YP53 YVA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,963 mi
Last recorded113,963 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 YVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 113,963 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2018 113,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2017 110,194 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2016 106,212 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 106,212 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 98,080 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 98,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,054 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers damaged

Brake pedal rubber worn to edge

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread to inner and outer edge, worn close to legal limit and outer sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside inner CV gaiter split and losing grease

Offside front tyre devoid of tread to inner edge and outer sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack gaiters wet with fluid

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Apr 2014 88,054 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front lower ball joint dust covers damaged

Brake pedal rubber worn to edge

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread to inner and outer edge, worn close to legal limit and outer sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside inner CV gaiter split and losing grease

Offside front tyre devoid of tread to inner edge and outer sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack gaiters wet with fluid

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2013 80,393 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,936 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 71,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2010 71,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,198 miles

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)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 53,198 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,942 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 42,363 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,217 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 YVA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YVA, 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 YVA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 November 2003.

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