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YS53 WGP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,481 mi
Last recorded123,481 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 123,481 miles

front wiper blades deteriating.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,360 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter deteriating.

slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,922 miles

front number plate in poor condition

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 20 Jun 2011 82,922 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2010 75,123 miles

Nearside inner drive sharft gaiter split

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,383 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,990 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 59,355 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack arms at fixing to rack

Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,464 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 WGP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS53 WGP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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