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AM03 BDZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,957 mi
Last recorded142,957 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 BDZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 142,957 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 132,509 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 132,508 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 122,979 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 120,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 115,054 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 113,105 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear tyres at 3-4mm tread depth

Pass 5 Jul 2012 108,459 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsr tyre tread depth getting low 195 65 15

osr tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2011 98,841 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 89,860 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 89,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 77,957 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 77,957 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 59,423 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,222 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,175 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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AM03 BDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AM03 BDZ, 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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What year was AM03 BDZ registered?

AM03 BDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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