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YR53 LBN

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

123,253 mi
Last recorded123,253 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 LBN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 123,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front-to-rear brake pipe to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust corroded

front lower radiator support damaged

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,542 miles

body has slight corrosion

front lower radiator support damaged

front-to-rear brake pipe to compensator valve slight corrosion

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

steering rack slight damp

structure has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2018 120,535 miles

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

body has slight corrosion

front lower radiator support damaged

front-to-rear brake pipe to compensator valve slight corrosion

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

steering rack slight damp

structure has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2017 117,630 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer walls

Fail 1 Mar 2017 117,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer walls

Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,421 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges void of tread

rear doors damaged

rear footbrake effort low

Fail 21 Mar 2016 114,419 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded long centre next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges void of tread

rear doors damaged

rear footbrake effort low

Pass 25 Mar 2015 111,336 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on wall

Fail 23 Mar 2015 111,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

n/s/f tyre damaged on wall

Pass 23 Oct 2013 106,755 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 106,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,403 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 99,879 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 99,877 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

wiper blades smearing sligtly

Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

sump corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2010 95,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

sump corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,758 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 75,758 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 67,481 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 67,481 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 LBN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LBN, 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 LBN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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