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YS53 VUU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,081 mi
Last recorded151,081 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 151,081 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 150,786 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 142,282 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2019 142,271 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 136,466 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 136,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 111,417 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 111,417 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear bumper corner missing protuding sharp edge

Fail 5 Nov 2010 95,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 95,363 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 84,937 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 72,504 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 64,854 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 50,158 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 VUU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

YS53 VUU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is YS53 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 VUU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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