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YS53 WFE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,204 mi
Last recorded119,204 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 119,204 miles

N.S WIPER DETERIORATING

Fail 7 Jul 2010 119,204 miles

N.S WIPER DETERIORATING

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 104,266 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 104,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,671 miles

n/s front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,322 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 69,569 miles

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

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 WFE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WFE, 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 WFE registered?

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

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