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YS53 AEM

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,709 mi
Last recorded66,709 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 66,709 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 65,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 64,932 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 63,011 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 60,634 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 58,822 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,724 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 57,285 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,940 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,776 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,583 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,415 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,938 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 55,531 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,715 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 54,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,374 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 51,767 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,122 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,260 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,231 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 46,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,867 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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YS53 AEM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YS53 AEM, 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 YS53 AEM registered?

YS53 AEM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is YS53 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 AEM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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