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YS53 WEO

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

255,958 mi
Last recorded255,958 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 255,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 255,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 248,430 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 248,430 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 240,580 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 240,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 234,038 miles

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

rear foot brake low effort

Pass 14 Oct 2011 222,773 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 222,773 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

gearbox bracket broken

Pass 14 Oct 2010 206,521 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 206,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 196,717 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 162,684 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 146,763 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 146,763 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2006 106,356 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 106,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bolt loose on inner wing but not adversley affecting anything

signs that brakes pipes under bonnet have fouled on coolant pipe but ok at time of test

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 WEO is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WEO, 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 WEO is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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