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YR53 EYW

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,109 mi
Last recorded120,109 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,109 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 111,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 111,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding near joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding near joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes getting badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high rear brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 107,647 miles

Nearside sill corroded, getting weak

rear &offside front brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Oct 2017 107,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside sill corroded, getting weak

rear &offside front brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,479 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake pipe slight rusting

Offside Front brake pipe slight rusting

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake pipe slight rusting

battery retaining strap loose

front-rear brake pipers slight rusting

Fail 13 Oct 2016 102,749 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake pipe slight rusting

Offside Front brake pipe slight rusting

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake pipe slight rusting

battery retaining strap loose

front-rear brake pipers slight rusting

Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all coverd in underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 98,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all coverd in underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,758 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,556 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 85,554 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,957 miles

All indicator bulbs discolouring

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

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

O/s fog lamp lense crack

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,276 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,908 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,015 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,366 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,842 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 EYW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This 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 EYW, 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 EYW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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