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YS53 AAO

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

220,874 mi
Last recorded220,874 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 AAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 220,874 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 219,243 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded not within 30cm of mojor component

Offside Outer sill corroded not with in 30cm of major component

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 219,243 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded not within 30cm of mojor component

Offside Outer sill corroded not with in 30cm of major component

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Nov 2017 215,332 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2017 215,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 196,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 180,705 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 180,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

emitions not tested

Pass 25 Nov 2014 174,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 165,994 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 165,994 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 153,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 153,042 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 134,944 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 134,944 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 123,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 102,854 miles

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 10 Nov 2009 102,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2008 86,173 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 67,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 67,496 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,419 miles

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)

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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YS53 AAO is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 YS53 AAO, 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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YS53 AAO is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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