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YS53 NHX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,902 mi
Last recorded180,902 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 NHX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 180,902 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to the limit of 1.6

Pass 26 Sep 2016 173,568 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 165,907 miles

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

engine oil leak slightly

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly on centre pipes

front and rear no platesslightly detoreated

n/s inner c/v boot perished and small hole

o/s front tyre wall slightly damaged

o/s mirror taped up

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

stone chip front screen zone A and B

Pass 15 Jul 2014 149,075 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s inner cv boot covered in grease

n/s wiper smearing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 149,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s inner cv boot covered in grease

n/s wiper smearing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 148,708 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

wheel arch trims loose on front and back arches

Fail 3 Jul 2012 144,705 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 144,705 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 136,106 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 30 Jun 2011 136,106 miles

Battery insecure

engine oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 21 Jun 2010 122,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 117,820 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 113,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 88,810 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 NHX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NHX, 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 NHX registered?

YS53 NHX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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