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BD03 OGH

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

173,255 mi
Last recorded173,255 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 173,255 miles

Rear BUMPER END CAP MISSING

Fail 8 Aug 2017 173,255 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear BUMPER END CAP MISSING

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 170,128 miles

Nearside bumper end cap miss

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 170,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside bumper end cap miss

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 168,251 miles

Battery clamp requires attention

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 8 Jun 2015 167,257 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Battery clamp requires attention

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes , performance slightly low

Brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r pipes corroded at hose connection

Brakes ; o/s/r brake drum slightly restrictd rotation

Engine ; coolant exp was empty & oil leak at filter

Lighting ; n/s headlamp dip image kick high

Lighting ; n/s side repeater loose in hole

Lighting ; o/s headlamp remote adjuster not working

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 22 Mar 2013 153,061 miles

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

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

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

wiper linkage worn

Fail 22 Mar 2013 153,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 10 Jan 2012 140,728 miles

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

Rear bumper corroded.

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 140,728 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear bumper corroded.

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 137,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 137,152 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 125,851 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 117,886 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 100,149 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 100,149 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 80,911 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 80,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 57,429 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 57,429 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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 OGH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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