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BD53 VBT

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

225,742 mi
Last recorded225,742 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 225,742 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 223,748 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 223,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 221,126 miles

ns outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2018 221,126 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

ns outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 215,280 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 198,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 198,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 181,702 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 181,702 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 164,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 145,578 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 145,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 129,719 miles

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

Front discs badly corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside inner cv boot split

Offside inner cv boot split

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 129,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front discs badly corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside inner cv boot split

Offside inner cv boot split

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 110,118 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 109,645 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc slightly scored

Pass 15 Dec 2009 90,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

offside front lower oil leak from sump gasket

Fail 15 Dec 2009 90,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

offside front lower oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 16 Dec 2008 74,841 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 74,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 53,649 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,553 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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BD53 VBT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BD53 VBT, 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 VBT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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