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BD53 BLX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,071 mi
Last recorded163,071 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 163,071 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 162,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2020 160,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside to flexys corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner /outer sills at front hangar areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 159,982 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 159,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 159,317 miles

Front X member under rad

Fail 5 Mar 2018 159,274 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front X member under rad

Pass 28 Feb 2017 158,314 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 157,355 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 157,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 151,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

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

centre and rear exhuast corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 141,964 miles

Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 141,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 137,570 miles

oil leak

exhaust slight corrodding

Pass 9 May 2012 133,022 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 131,572 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 125,500 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 119,202 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 119,202 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 110,572 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 91,149 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 70,732 miles

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

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

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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BD53 BLX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This 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 BD53 BLX, 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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BD53 BLX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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