MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn bushes in leaf springs both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts covered (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
heat shields starting to become loose
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres on edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
heat shields starting to become loose
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
radiator mounting bracket broken
radiator mounting bracket broken
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine oil leak at back of engine
engine oil leak at back of engine
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres cracking in tread and on walls
corrosion to off side rear brake pipe
off side rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge and cracking across tyre
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres cracking in tread and on walls
corrosion to off side rear brake pipe
off side rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge and cracking across tyre
slight corrosion to off side rear brake pipes
wipers slightly smearing screen
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight corrosion to off side rear brake pipes
wipers slightly smearing screen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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BF03 BKU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 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 BF03 BKU, 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 BKU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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