MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,102 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
side sil coated with under seal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills developing corrosion both sides outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner engine noisy /suspect pully
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt repaired gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered up/ (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front badly faded (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 1.55 average 2.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel pipe leaking injector bleed off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack / column bottom joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre worn uneven bald inner edge
Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven stepped inner edge
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroding and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front both fronts worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
diesel leak at pump
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front both fronts worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
diesel leak at pump
high level brake light not working
o/s rear tyre wearing inside edge
oil leak
sump rueted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust sytem perished
high level brake light not working
o/s rear tyre wearing inside edge
oil leak
sump rueted
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
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YP53 ZZW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZZW, 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 ZZW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 November 2003.
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