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YS53 WBJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,223 mi
Last recorded180,223 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 WBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 180,223 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2lower (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2015 138,436 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 125,840 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 125,805 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 113,630 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 113,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 109,368 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,398 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 102,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 96,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre wall has cut but not through to cords

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2008 96,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre wall has cut but not through to cords

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2007 90,573 miles

Oil leak

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Fail 26 Nov 2007 90,557 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Fail 23 Nov 2006 69,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 69,870 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 WBJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WBJ, 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 WBJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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