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BF03 BLZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

154,567 mi
Last recorded154,567 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 154,567 miles

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

O rear tyre cracking in tread

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 154,352 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside and nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside and nearside sill to floor (5.2.6)

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

O rear tyre cracking in tread

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 144,914 miles

inner/outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 144,913 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner/outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 140,289 miles

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes covered in underseal

exhaust deteriorated

front crossmember corrode

o/s sill starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

rear of van starting to corrode

Fail 3 Feb 2015 140,238 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes covered in underseal

exhaust deteriorated

front crossmember corrode

o/s sill starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

rear of van starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2014 133,706 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres bold on inside edge

brake pipes covered in underseal

exhaust deteriorated

front cross member corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2014 133,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres bold on inside edge

brake pipes covered in underseal

exhaust deteriorated

front cross member corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2013 126,860 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2013 126,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2012 119,590 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn slightly more on inside

Fail 6 Mar 2012 119,590 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn slightly more on inside

Pass 22 Feb 2011 111,897 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn more on inside

Fail 22 Feb 2011 111,897 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn more on inside

Pass 26 Feb 2010 104,853 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 104,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 99,133 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2009 99,133 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2008 82,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 82,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

small cut on n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,899 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in inner rack jionts

Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,044 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 52,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn slighty more on inside edge

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 BLZ 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 52.2%.

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 BLZ, 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 BLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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