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BD03 OFZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

179,916 mi
Last recorded179,916 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2020 179,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FRONT SECTION BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn LINK BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH BRAKE PIPES FROM LOAD SENSING VALVE TO FRONT JOINING PIECES NEXT TO FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD STRONGLY ADVISE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 11 Feb 2019 165,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 165,981 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 147,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable near sidr front rack end worn slightly (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 147,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable near sidr front rack end worn slightly (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 129,897 miles

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

near side and outer sills coroded rear

Fail 14 Mar 2017 129,897 miles

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

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

near side and outer sills coroded rear

Pass 9 Mar 2016 111,772 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 111,772 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 99,292 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil level below minimum

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,543 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 87,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,561 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 75,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,263 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 69,258 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,735 miles

N\S\F inner c\v gaiter perrished

Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,340 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,990 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 46,989 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,826 miles

nearside rear bumper endcap missing

Pass 12 May 2006 33,352 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 33,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 OFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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