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YR53 AWP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,166 mi
Last recorded189,166 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 189,166 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 175,261 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 159,073 miles

Drivers fdoor mirrors, lower, slightly deteriorated

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

Oil sump becoming porous

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 158,574 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Drivers fdoor mirrors, lower, slightly deteriorated

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

Oil sump becoming porous

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 139,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 139,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 120,301 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 106,699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 89,337 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 76,123 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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YR53 AWP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR53 AWP, 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 YR53 AWP registered?

YR53 AWP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is YR53 AWP safe to buy?

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