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BF03 BKU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

245,987 mi
Last recorded245,987 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2021 245,987 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 237,350 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 237,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 226,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 218,261 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 218,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 207,302 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 198,081 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 187,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radiator mounting bracket broken

Pass 9 Jun 2015 187,268 miles

radiator mounting bracket broken

Fail 30 Jun 2014 173,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 173,052 miles

engine oil leak at back of engine

Pass 27 Jun 2013 159,891 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 159,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 148,390 miles

slight corrosion to off side rear brake pipes

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 4 Jul 2012 148,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 139,165 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 139,165 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 129,179 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 129,179 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 117,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,102 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 97,632 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 97,632 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 78,963 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 78,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 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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