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YS53 NMK

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,685 mi
Last recorded183,685 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 183,685 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 175,588 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 164,850 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 164,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 157,128 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 151,871 miles

crack in windscreen on passengers side but not affecting drivers view

some corrosion on passengers body sill at rear but not affecting main structure

Fail 14 Feb 2017 151,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

crack in windscreen on passengers side but not affecting drivers view

some corrosion on passengers body sill at rear but not affecting main structure

Pass 23 Nov 2015 145,223 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 138,365 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 138,365 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bad oil leak from oil filter

Pass 19 Nov 2013 131,729 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 131,729 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 124,804 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 124,757 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 116,733 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 109,100 miles

near side inner cv gaitor split

off side inner cv gaitor split

off side rear tyre getting old

very slight oil leak from above alternator

Fail 1 Nov 2010 109,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side inner cv gaitor split

off side inner cv gaitor split

off side rear tyre getting old

very slight oil leak from above alternator

Pass 31 Oct 2009 95,068 miles

passengers inner drivsharft boot split

Pass 27 Oct 2008 86,744 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 77,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

gearbox stabilizer mounting bushes worn.

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split.

oil filter leaking oil slightly.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,392 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox stabilizer mounting bushes worn.

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split.

oil filter leaking oil slightly.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 65,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 NMK 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 68.2%.

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 NMK, 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 NMK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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