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BD03 HXL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

188,333 mi
Last recorded188,333 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 188,333 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 188,333 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 177,693 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

center cat shild droping off

rad mountain correded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 177,692 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short round pedal (1.9.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill on jacking point (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill on jacking point (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

center cat shild droping off

rad mountain correded

Pass 21 May 2015 177,383 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 170,408 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 170,408 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 147,579 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 147,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 134,095 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 134,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 122,964 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 122,964 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 113,470 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 113,470 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 100,372 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 100,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 May 2007 80,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 80,016 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 55,524 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 55,524 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 HXL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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