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AM03 BKF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

209,522 mi
Last recorded209,522 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 BKF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 209,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 209,522 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 182,529 miles

crossmember carroded

Fail 18 Dec 2017 182,529 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill and inner sill carroded holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and sillbk carroded holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill carroded holed and sill bk (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner arches carroded holed (2.4.A.3)

crossmember carroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 174,474 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 174,474 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill carroded holed x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x3 (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 168,292 miles

heat shiealed lose

Fail 4 Jan 2016 168,292 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

heat shiealed lose

Pass 8 Jan 2015 159,536 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nsr brake brake pipe corroding

Fail 2 Jan 2015 159,536 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nsr brake brake pipe corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2013 148,670 miles

1 oil leak 2 nsf /osf /nsr /osr tyres wearing on inner edges 3c corrosion nsr / osr / nsf /osf brake pipes 4 corrosion to nsr /osr sills

Pass 6 Nov 2012 136,949 miles

1 slight play in osf track rod end 2 corrosion to brake pipes 3 both front tyres wearing on inside edges 4. slight leake rear exhaust system

Fail 5 Nov 2012 136,940 miles

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

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

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

1 slight play in osf track rod end 2 corrosion to brake pipes 3 both front tyres wearing on inside edges 4. slight leake rear exhaust system

Pass 7 Oct 2011 123,450 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Aug 2010 113,393 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 105,178 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 105,178 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

brake pads are close to replacement level

creaking noise from steering rack

n/s front tyre is worn to 2mm and smooth on the edges advise replacement

n/s inner cv boot is split

nail in o/s rear tyre close to the edge

rear indicator bulbs are faded

small stone chips in windscreen plus scratched

Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,983 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 89,983 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

drive shafts are slightly noisy

handbrake needs adjusting

rear suspension o/s drop link is worn

squeaking noise from steering rack

windscreen is scratched

Fail 24 Aug 2007 76,467 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear bumper end is insecure

o/s rear tyre is scuffed on the sidewall

wiper blades arev worn advise replacement

Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,467 miles

o/s rear bumper end is insecure

o/s rear tyre is scuffed on the sidewall

wiper blades arev worn advise replacement

Pass 1 Aug 2006 59,061 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 59,061 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

battery light on

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 BKF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AM03 BKF, 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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AM03 BKF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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