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YS53 NHY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,024 mi
Last recorded209,024 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 209,024 miles

Corrosion/damage to outer sill sections

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 209,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Corrosion/damage to outer sill sections

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes grinding/squealing noise when applied

Tyre(s) appear underinflated

Pass 19 Jan 2015 198,386 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 178,960 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 178,960 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 160,301 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 160,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 143,595 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 126,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 126,543 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 110,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 93,153 miles

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

nearside rear tyre minor cut in tread

offside rear sill damaged

offside rear tyre inner sidewall minor damage

Fail 20 Jan 2009 93,153 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear tyre minor cut in tread

offside rear sill damaged

offside rear tyre inner sidewall minor damage

Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,821 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 73,939 miles

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

damage to both outer sills no corrosion or sharp edges

wear to both front tyres

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 NHY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NHY, 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 NHY registered?

YS53 NHY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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