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YS53 NJK

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,580 mi
Last recorded174,580 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 174,580 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 174,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 170,149 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 170,106 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 159,764 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 159,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 155,736 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 144,942 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 133,177 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 133,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 132,460 miles

advise front number plate damaged but readable

Fail 12 Jan 2009 113,423 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 113,423 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 92,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear tyre worn on both edges/offside front tyre worn inside edge/brake pedal rubber worn on edge/front number plate cracked and discoloured

Fail 26 Feb 2008 92,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear tyre worn on both edges/offside front tyre worn inside edge/brake pedal rubber worn on edge/front number plate cracked and discoloured

Pass 11 Jan 2008 91,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre worn inside edge/front number plate cracked and discoloured

Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,932 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge/nearside rear tyre worn both edges/both front tyres worn inside edge/front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2007 74,925 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge/nearside rear tyre worn both edges/both front tyres worn inside edge/front number plate cracked

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 NJK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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