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YS52 LXP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,482 mi
Last recorded158,482 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 LXP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 158,482 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 153,071 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 148,160 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad not fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 145,148 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad not fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 137,922 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 129,062 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 129,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 120,713 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 120,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 111,584 miles

Various brake pipes corroding

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 29 Dec 2012 111,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Various brake pipes corroding

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 104,020 miles

Slight fluctuation on both rear brakes

Fail 31 Dec 2011 103,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Slight fluctuation on both rear brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2011 94,569 miles

Slight moisture in offside front headlamp.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 94,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake flexi-hose, ferrel is bent.

Slight moisture in offside front headlamp.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 84,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 72,203 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 72,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,389 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)

Nearside Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 59,818 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 58,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 50,806 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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YS52 LXP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YS52 LXP, 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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YS52 LXP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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