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BD52 SWO

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,738 mi
Last recorded163,738 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 SWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 163,738 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 161,883 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 160,625 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 159,079 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 154,319 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 151,633 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 145,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 145,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 117,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front No plate loose

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

strong advice offside wiper blade split

Fail 9 Jan 2008 117,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front No plate loose

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

strong advice offside wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jan 2007 91,560 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 91,557 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise windscreen repaired badly but does not impair view of road within zone a

Fail 5 Jan 2006 62,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 62,587 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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BD52 SWO is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BD52 SWO, 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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What year was BD52 SWO registered?

BD52 SWO is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is BD52 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 SWO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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