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BD03 NUP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,512 mi
Last recorded172,512 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NUP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 172,512 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 163,425 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 163,396 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Screen damage, but not in drivers view.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 152,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Screen damage but not in drivers view.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 137,863 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust heatshield insecure

windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2015 137,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust heatshield insecure

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2014 128,877 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 128,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 121,521 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 121,521 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 26 May 2012 116,728 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 104,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 97,394 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 94,361 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 94,361 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 91,150 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 91,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2008 79,943 miles

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 29 May 2007 64,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear no plate cracked and distorted

wipers securing clips broken

Pass 29 May 2007 64,921 miles

Oil leak

front and rear no plate cracked and distorted

wipers securing clips broken

Pass 25 May 2006 51,643 miles

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

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

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 NUP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 NUP, 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 NUP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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