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BD03 XXN

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,689 mi
Last recorded179,689 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 179,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 179,686 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 178,716 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside heavy undersealed Inc pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2020 175,420 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 172,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 169,276 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 169,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 163,680 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 151,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 137,853 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 122,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eng oil leak

front exhaust brkt broken

radiator core damaged

silencer heavily corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 122,405 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eng oil leak

front exhaust brkt broken

radiator core damaged

silencer heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 109,618 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 109,618 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 92,624 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 71,835 miles

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

bad engine oil leak

hi/level light inop

rear brake imbalance of 33 percent

Fail 11 May 2010 71,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bad engine oil leak

hi/level light inop

rear brake imbalance of 33 percent

Fail 12 May 2009 53,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2009 53,646 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 31,129 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 13 May 2008 31,129 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,713 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 17,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,678 miles

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 XXN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XXN, 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 XXN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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