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YS53 NLY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,699 mi
Last recorded89,699 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 89,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower All suspension components corroded.

Lower Sills have corrosion. (offside and nearside).

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 88,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 86,190 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 83,082 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,726 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,139 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,671 miles

Offside Front wiper blade torn

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corrosion (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corrosion (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,302 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,900 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 80,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,527 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,176 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres 3mm

both rear tyres cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre cutting out on inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2011 77,646 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,454 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,685 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,221 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 65,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 50,947 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 50,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

PLEASE ENSURE A VEHICLE IS IN PRESENTABLE CONDITION PRIOR TO THE TEST AND ALL UNSIGHTLY LOADS REMOVED. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF FAILURE.

WHEN CHECKING HEADLIGHT AIM, THE HEADLIGHT HEIGHT ADJUSTER IS NOW IN NUMBER 2 (TWO) POSITION DUE TO THE LOAD IN THE REAR WHEN PRESENTED FOR ITS TEST.

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 NLY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

YS53 NLY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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