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YT53 VWF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,038 mi
Last recorded132,038 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 132,038 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 129,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 160,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 159,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 158,198 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 155,694 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 155,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 153,934 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 153,934 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

exhaustr heat shield insecure but not likely to fall from vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2014 143,247 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 131,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 131,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 123,416 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 112,153 miles

brake pedal rubber is starting to split and is 60% worn

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter is deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2010 112,153 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake pedal rubber is starting to split and is 60% worn

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter is deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2009 96,738 miles

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 69,252 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 53,687 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 VWF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWF, 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 VWF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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