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AY52 BWP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

232,801 mi
Last recorded232,801 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 BWP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 232,801 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 228,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 228,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 224,513 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

noise from offside front driveshaft/wheel bearing

radiator insecure

slight judder on rear brakes

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 224,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank insecure strap excesively corroded (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

noise from offside front driveshaft/wheel bearing

radiator insecure

slight judder on rear brakes

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 220,852 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 216,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 212,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight imbalance on front brakes,n/s lower

Fail 12 Aug 2013 212,141 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight imbalance on front brakes,n/s lower

Pass 1 Aug 2012 208,231 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has a oil leak

front brake disc's worn on inner face's

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2011 204,566 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2011 204,566 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2010 200,588 miles

N/S mirror cracked

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 200,584 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S mirror cracked

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 183,697 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 183,697 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 183,655 miles

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

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

n/s/f drive shaft gattor split [inner]

Fail 24 Apr 2008 183,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f drive shaft gattor split [inner]

Fail 30 Jan 2007 152,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 152,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 113,172 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 113,172 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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AY52 BWP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AY52 BWP, 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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AY52 BWP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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