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BF03 VHN

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,454 mi
Last recorded156,454 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 156,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 149,133 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 143,181 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 143,181 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 138,297 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 138,296 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 132,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

service brake efficiency only just met 50%

Fail 23 Feb 2016 132,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 123,595 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 123,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 117,466 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 117,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 110,781 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Feb 2013 110,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Feb 2012 104,397 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 94,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 86,265 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 77,444 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,666 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,575 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,647 miles

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

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

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 VHN 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 VHN, 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 VHN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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