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YR53 LJO

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,334 mi
Last recorded135,334 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 LJO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,334 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 130,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 125,845 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

radiator mtg corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 125,835 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

radiator mtg corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,919 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 116,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 112,751 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 112,740 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 105,663 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 105,663 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 97,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 91,854 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers side wiper worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,530 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 81,379 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 76,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 76,701 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 73,966 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LJO is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJO, 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 LJO registered?

YR53 LJO is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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