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YR53 UGZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

184,045 mi
Last recorded184,045 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 184,045 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 184,045 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 183,955 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 164,811 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 155,356 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 155,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Battery light on dash

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 121,337 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 121,245 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 121,245 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 120,134 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 118,324 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 114,989 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 111,029 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 111,029 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,178 miles

advise o/s/r lens cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2012 106,178 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

advise o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,548 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 81,299 miles

Inner Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,299 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 71,820 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 71,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,600 miles

seat in the rear of the van is for transport only and not to be used for passengers

Fail 9 Sep 2008 60,597 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

seat in the rear of the van is for transport only and not to be used for passengers

Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,585 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,367 miles

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

bench seat in rear van must not be used to carry passengers, seat is insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2006 37,367 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 UGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

YR53 UGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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