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AM03 BVF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,130 mi
Last recorded171,130 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 BVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 171,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 171,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 161,115 miles

Both Headlamp Deteriorated

Both Rear Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

Engine Damp With Oil

General Under-body Corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer Edge Worn ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing And Perished

Fail 17 Sep 2019 161,114 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both Inner Sills And Outer Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both Headlamp Deteriorated

Both Rear Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

Engine Damp With Oil

General Under-body Corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer Edge Worn ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing And Perished

Pass 20 Sep 2018 153,769 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2017 145,972 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front steering arm slight play

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2017 145,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front steering arm slight play

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 139,895 miles

OIL LEAk

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2016 139,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working BOTH REAR (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAk

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 134,170 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 129,099 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 129,098 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 123,242 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 123,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 117,322 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre side wall perished

underside of vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2012 117,322 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre side wall perished

underside of vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2011 108,462 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 108,461 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 95,947 miles

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

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

nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter split

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak around oil filter

Pass 29 May 2009 86,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,121 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,546 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 BVF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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