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YT53 EXX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,283 mi
Last recorded82,283 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 EXX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 82,283 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 174,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in inner rack joints. Some wear to brake pedal rubber.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 174,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in inner rack joints. Some wear to brake pedal rubber.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 169,243 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant level not showing in expansion tank

odd nuts and bolts fitted to front wheels

Fail 18 Mar 2015 169,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant level not showing in expansion tank

odd nuts and bolts fitted to front wheels

Pass 20 Mar 2014 162,590 miles

air bag light dose not come on when presented for retest

front brake pads look low

n/s and o/s sills has corrision

o/s inner cv boot look oily,

o/s rear brake hose furrule has corrision

o/s rear tyre has small tears in it

Fail 13 Mar 2014 162,409 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads look low

n/s and o/s sills has corrision

o/s inner cv boot look oily,

o/s rear brake hose furrule has corrision

o/s rear tyre has small tears in it

Pass 21 Mar 2013 157,003 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 157,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 147,750 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 147,750 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 128,942 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 117,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 101,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 90,175 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 74,441 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 74,441 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 73,222 miles

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

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

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 EXX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YT53 EXX, 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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YT53 EXX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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