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YT53 JZJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,208 mi
Last recorded135,208 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 135,208 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 129,372 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 129,372 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 111,279 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has slight age cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2012 111,279 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has slight age cracking

radiator bracket damaged and not supporting radiator

Fail 1 Feb 2011 92,446 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 92,446 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 83,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside inner c/v boot split

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside inner c/v boot split

Pass 21 Jan 2009 74,161 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,660 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,810 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,328 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 38,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level stop light not working

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 JZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JZJ, 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 JZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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