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YS52 ZFB

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

187,459 mi
Last recorded187,459 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 187,459 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 187,459 miles

n/s & o/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 172,160 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 172,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 167,659 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 167,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Fail 1 May 2013 167,649 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage at rear of vehicle

front brake discs wearing

front brakes have slight imbalance

front screen marked

front tyres wearing on edges and close to t.w.b

n/s door mould damaged

o/s/r bumper cap missing

Pass 27 Jan 2012 156,073 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

centre heatshield above exhaust is insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2012 156,070 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre heatshield above exhaust is insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2011 144,541 miles

Rear bumper missing but causing no sharp/dangerous exposed edges.

Rotation on O/S/F tyre is incorrect

Fail 5 Jan 2011 144,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper missing but causing no sharp/dangerous exposed edges.

Rotation on O/S/F tyre is incorrect

Pass 19 Jan 2010 133,071 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 124,417 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 124,414 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 108,759 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2008 108,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2006 88,870 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 76,950 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

front brake discs worn.

Fail 21 Dec 2005 76,917 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn.

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 ZFB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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