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BD53 PSU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,198 mi
Last recorded155,198 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 155,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 127,214 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 127,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 120,024 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 120,024 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 110,677 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 110,677 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 100,133 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,241 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 91,241 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,874 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 78,874 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,324 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 60,788 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,613 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 39,607 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,252 miles

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 PSU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BD53 PSU, 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 PSU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is BD53 PSU safe to buy?

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