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AM03 BNF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

226,329 mi
Last recorded226,329 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 226,329 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 219,508 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

no rear bumper fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2012 219,508 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no rear bumper fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 218,610 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 218,604 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 204,376 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 204,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 180,111 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust heatshields loose

front number plate starting to delaminate

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 4 Mar 2010 180,111 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

exhaust heatshields loose

front number plate starting to delaminate

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 151,841 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 151,839 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 122,451 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 122,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 92,896 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 BNF 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 57.1%.

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

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