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YR53 CAV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,504 mi
Last recorded96,504 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,504 miles

sunstrip fitted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 91,411 miles

front pads getting low

nearside front steel brake pipe starting to rust

nearside rear steel brake pipe rusted

offside rear steel brake pipe rusted

Fail 22 Sep 2012 91,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front pads getting low

nearside front steel brake pipe starting to rust

nearside rear steel brake pipe rusted

offside rear steel brake pipe rusted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 87,476 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 87,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 82,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,541 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 79,070 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 79,070 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,600 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 20 Sep 2007 67,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,726 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

handbrake performance poor right hand side

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 CAV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YR53 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

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

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