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YS53 VZZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

185,191 mi
Last recorded185,191 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VZZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 185,191 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2017 185,191 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2016 179,778 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 179,778 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at cill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 173,815 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 173,815 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 158,065 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 140,792 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 140,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 124,422 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,675 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 84,438 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,337 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 73,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,164 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 72,164 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2006 57,337 miles

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

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

offside numberplate light dim

rear bumper end corners missing

Pass 29 Dec 2006 57,337 miles

offside numberplate light dim

rear bumper end corners missing

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 VZZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red 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 VZZ, 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 VZZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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