MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r lens is cracked
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
damage noted to drivers door
fuel filler pipe damp
n/s inner cv boot split
n/s rear light lense cracked
play in o/s rear anti roll bar bush
play in o/s rear anti roll bar link
slight play in both steering arms
steering rack damp
damage noted to drivers door
fuel filler pipe damp
n/s inner cv boot split
n/s rear light lense cracked
play in o/s rear anti roll bar bush
play in o/s rear anti roll bar link
slight play in both steering arms
steering rack damp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal rubber in poor condition
nearside inner cv gaitor split
nearside rear light lens cracked but not excessive
rear number plate in poor condition
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal rubber in poor condition
nearside inner cv gaitor split
nearside rear light lens cracked but not excessive
rear number plate in poor condition
O/S/F tyre heavily worn on inner edge.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YR53 LFL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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