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YR53 BNK

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,394 mi
Last recorded155,394 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 155,394 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

brake pipes greased

chip in screen

Pass 12 Sep 2016 150,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 146,155 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

possible slight fuel leak from fuel pump area

Fail 15 Sep 2015 146,155 miles

Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured offside rear u bolt (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

possible slight fuel leak from fuel pump area

Pass 11 Aug 2014 139,165 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 139,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 133,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 121,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 121,634 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 102,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s inner cv gaiter insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2010 92,560 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 92,551 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,064 miles

chip in screen

front and rear number plates starting to deteriate

rear nboot area full of customers items

Pass 16 Aug 2008 69,986 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 64,417 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,417 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,325 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 BNK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BNK, 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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YR53 BNK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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