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BF03 BDV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,361 mi
Last recorded117,361 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 BDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 117,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 117,025 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 114,930 miles

Windscreen cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,216 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,771 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,903 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 93,181 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow at front joint

front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

surface corrossion on chassis rails

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,112 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 88,106 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 83,420 miles

nearside outer sill corroded at rear

Fail 19 Oct 2013 83,417 miles

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

all brake pipes at rear of vehicle surface corrosion

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,232 miles

both rear antiroll bar d shaped bushes slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2012 78,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both brake pipes to rear hoses surface corrosion

both rear antiroll bar d shaped bushes slight play

spare tyre cracked and perished on sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,385 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 10 Oct 2011 70,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

exhaust heatshields not secure

scrapping noise from nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,128 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs scored

Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,498 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 58,495 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front door check strap loose

tyres need swapping front to rear

Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,543 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,449 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly worn uneven on tred

Pass 1 Jul 2006 25,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak

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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BF03 BDV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BF03 BDV, 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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BF03 BDV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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