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YX53 SOC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,500 mi
Last recorded127,500 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 SOC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 127,500 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 127,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,309 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 120,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 117,486 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 117,484 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 110,550 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 77,571 miles

Engine oil level at MINIMUM

NearSide front brake pipe - clip broken.

OffSide wiper arm - play at pivot.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 77,571 miles

Engine oil level at MINIMUM

NearSide front brake pipe - clip broken.

OffSide wiper arm - play at pivot.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,135 miles

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 11 Nov 2011 48,135 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,425 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,215 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 28,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,915 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,588 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 20,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,360 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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YX53 SOC 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 63.2%.

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 YX53 SOC, 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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YX53 SOC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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