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YP53 ZZU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,014 mi
Last recorded90,014 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 90,014 miles

Centre stop light not working.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside electric headlight asjuster not working.

Offside manuel adjusters not working.

Slight roughness offside front wheel bearing.

Windscreen wipers poor.

Fail 30 May 2012 90,014 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre stop light not working.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside electric headlight asjuster not working.

Slight roughness offside front wheel bearing.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wipers poor.

Fail 31 May 2011 81,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f. disc ,scorerd inside edge

n/s/f. inboard c.v. boot

Pass 31 May 2011 81,236 miles

n/s/f. disc ,scorerd inside edge

n/s/f. inboard c.v. boot

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,116 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,203 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 51,806 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,734 miles

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

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

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

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 ZZU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 ZZU registered?

YP53 ZZU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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