MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,963 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
engine oil leak
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
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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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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