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YT53 JZA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

154,438 mi
Last recorded154,438 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 154,438 miles

Auxiliary belt perished.

Battery warning lamp on.

Both offside tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 154,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Auxiliary belt perished.

Battery warning lamp illuminated.

Both offside tyres worn alomost to cords on inner edges.

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2014 145,094 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

Oil leak

Windscreen chipped.

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

Fail 30 May 2014 145,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing.

Oil leak

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

Windscreen chipped.

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

Pass 31 May 2013 128,645 miles

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

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sump corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 31 May 2013 128,645 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sump corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 28 May 2012 119,346 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wing damaged.

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low on outer edge.

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 28 May 2012 119,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wing damaged.

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low on outer edge.

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 112,424 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

very slight distrostion n/s brake drum

Fail 3 Jun 2011 112,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

very slight distrostion n/s brake drum

Pass 28 May 2010 104,262 miles

gearbox oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front wing damaged

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 May 2010 104,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

gearbox oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front wing damaged

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 95,788 miles

Centre brake light inoperative

Fail 28 May 2009 95,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre brake light inoperative

Pass 30 May 2008 82,438 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 76,221 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 76,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,459 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 56,459 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JZA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YT53 JZA, 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 JZA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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