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YP53 ZZW

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,102 mi
Last recorded104,102 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 104,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 93,823 miles

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))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 93,793 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 91,572 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 91,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,792 miles

high level brake light not working

o/s rear tyre wearing inside edge

oil leak

sump rueted

Fail 27 Oct 2017 80,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,736 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,068 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 68,068 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,359 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,198 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,098 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 52,093 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 45,648 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 39,404 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,117 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 34,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,602 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,572 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,803 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 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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