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YR53 BKJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,352 mi
Last recorded172,352 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 BKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 172,352 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 154,435 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 154,020 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 134,573 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 114,539 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 100,318 miles
Fail 12 May 2009

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 83,943 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 67,232 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,837 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 BKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange 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 BKJ, 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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What year was YR53 BKJ registered?

YR53 BKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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