MOT Status
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125,112 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear wheel arch insecure
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear and offside rear Leaf spring corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Rear and offside rear inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear and offside rear Leaf spring corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Rear and offside rear inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear door handle inner one loose
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear leaf spring corroded x 2
power steering fluid over filled
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system underside/ above fuel tank/exaust heat shields area. This began to happen during the brake roller test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear door handle inner one loose
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear leaf spring corroded x 2
power steering fluid over filled
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear lens/ lamp cluster cracked
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working 380 bulb fitted (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear lens/ lamp cluster cracked
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front 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)
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
offside wiper blade split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside wiper blade split
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre cracked and perished
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BF53 EHJ 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 76.9%.
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 BF53 EHJ, 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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BF53 EHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 September 2003.
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