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YS53 WDV

2003 Ford Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,567 mi
Last recorded166,567 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Connect108,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 WDV
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 166,567 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 155,043 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 153,628 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 153,622 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and offside rear (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front engine noisy

Front oil leak

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 151,723 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

brake pedal anti slip poor condition

cluch pedal anti slip missing

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear sill corroded

oil leak

wipers poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2015 151,722 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

brake pedal anti slip poor condition

cluch pedal anti slip missing

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear sill corroded

oil leak

wipers poor condition

Pass 15 May 2014 143,147 miles

Oil leak

ghih level brake light not working

Fail 13 May 2014 143,147 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

ghih level brake light not working

Pass 15 Jan 2013 130,931 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 121,726 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 121,713 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 112,072 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 112,072 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 107,182 miles

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

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

n/s/r corner bumper missing

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Jun 2009 107,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

n/s/r corner bumper missing

steering rack damp

Pass 30 May 2008 97,105 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 97,103 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 79,059 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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YS53 WDV is a 2003 Ford Connect in Orange 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 Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 108,295 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS53 WDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YS53 WDV is a 2003 Ford Connect, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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