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YR53 LHP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,188 mi
Last recorded116,188 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 116,188 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 116,188 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 114,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 112,711 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 112,711 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 110,678 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 108,575 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 107,358 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 104,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 102,546 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 102,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,614 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,523 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,065 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,466 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,061 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,158 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 56,326 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 49,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,255 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,878 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 LHP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LHP, 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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What year was YR53 LHP registered?

YR53 LHP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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