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YR53 LDY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,241 mi
Last recorded150,241 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 150,241 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer sills at rear (5.2.6)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 144,907 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 28 Aug 2014 144,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Aug 2013 139,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 133,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 126,743 miles

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

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

heat sheild loose at rear

Fail 10 Aug 2011 126,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

heat sheild loose at rear

Pass 20 Aug 2010 120,833 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 112,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 102,965 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 102,951 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 102,951 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 100,250 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 100,212 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 78,763 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 78,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 LDY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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