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BD03 HXJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

207,345 mi
Last recorded207,345 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2019 207,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

oil leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2017 179,069 miles

Nearside Front inner steering arm

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

power steering leak

Fail 24 Oct 2017 179,069 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering arm

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

power steering leak

Pass 12 Oct 2016 171,320 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 171,320 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 165,768 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

earth lead to engine corroded & frayed

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Oct 2015 165,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

earth lead to engine corroded & frayed

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Oct 2014 150,112 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 150,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 141,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 141,085 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 137,578 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 137,555 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 136,041 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 133,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 133,480 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 126,139 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 126,130 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 124,753 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 96,424 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 96,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 11 May 2006 68,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 68,871 miles

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

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

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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BD03 HXJ 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 BD03 HXJ, 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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BD03 HXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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