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YS53 OEV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,751 mi
Last recorded167,751 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 167,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded not within prescribed areas

Offside Outer sill corroded not with in prescribed areas

Fail 18 Sep 2018 167,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded not within prescribed areas

Offside Outer sill corroded not with in prescribed areas

Pass 2 Oct 2014 166,017 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 158,070 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 158,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 145,387 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 136,507 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 127,900 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 121,279 miles

exhaust centre section repaired

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 110,510 miles

exhaust centre section repaired

Pass 31 Oct 2006 88,457 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 OEV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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