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YR53 PHX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,619 mi
Last recorded146,619 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 PHX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 146,619 miles

Nearside & offside outer sills slight corrosion

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 139,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Center lower inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2019 123,473 miles

front coil springs heavily corroded

general underbody showing corrosion

headlamp beam images only just met criteria

nearside washer jet weak

oil residue engine and PAS rack

rear number plate water ingress

various sections brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2019 123,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front coil springs heavily corroded

general underbody showing corrosion

headlamp beam images only just met criteria

nearside washer jet weak

offside front anti roll bar link lower gaiter split

offside number plate light dull

oil residue engine and PAS rack

rear number plate water ingress

various sections brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 116,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil residue on engine

surface corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 1 Apr 2017 110,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,549 miles

frt brake pads worn low

frt coil springs corroded

frt tyres bold on edges

oil residue on engine

Fail 8 Apr 2015 98,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slighgt corrosion to various brake pipes

warning light on dash

Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slighgt corrosion to various brake pipes

warning light on dash

Pass 12 Apr 2014 89,664 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 89,664 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,266 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,620 miles

front wipers slightly perished.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,377 miles

n/s/r brake drum showing slight ovality.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,637 miles

n/s/r drum slight ovality

o/s/r drum slight ovality

Fail 21 Sep 2007 36,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r brake drum has slight ovality.

o/s/r brake drum has slight ovality.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,523 miles

smoke opacity 2.24. close to fail limit

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 PHX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 PHX, 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 PHX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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