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YT53 ESV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,487 mi
Last recorded118,487 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ESV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2014 118,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 118,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,563 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,524 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 79,006 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 79,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,106 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 61,195 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,177 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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YT53 ESV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT53 ESV, 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 YT53 ESV registered?

YT53 ESV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is YT53 ESV safe to buy?

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