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YR53 LFL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,207 mi
Last recorded148,207 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 148,207 miles

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) ()

Fail 18 May 2022 148,206 miles

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) ()

Pass 28 May 2021 146,870 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 140,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 137,210 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 134,513 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 131,013 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 129,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 128,349 miles

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

n/s/r lens is cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2013 126,053 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 124,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 117,966 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 117,966 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 103,759 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 103,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 94,378 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,208 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 58,417 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 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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