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YS53 GKO

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,357 mi
Last recorded143,357 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 143,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 135,149 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 132,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 130,311 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 129,521 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 129,521 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 124,026 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 117,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 107,175 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 99,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 99,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,310 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 91,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,298 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,416 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 74,387 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,928 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 58,949 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 45,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 GKO is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GKO, 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 GKO is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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