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YS52 YXB

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,330 mi
Last recorded120,330 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 120,330 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 120,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres close to limit and cracking slightly

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,289 miles

all tyres cracking and rears close to limit

Fail 14 Aug 2015 125,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres cracking and rears close to limit

Pass 5 Jan 2013 119,246 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 112,062 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 103,636 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 103,626 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 94,815 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,765 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 77,302 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread below failure requirements

Pass 15 Jan 2007 65,441 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 52,017 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 52,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 YXB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS52 YXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS52 YXB registered?

YS52 YXB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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The MOT history for YS52 YXB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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