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BG03 OHN

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

164,953 mi
Last recorded164,953 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OHN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 164,953 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted hits drive shaft on full lock right (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 163,853 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and slight blow front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 162,404 miles

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2017 160,451 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 160,451 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working off side rear and middle (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 159,123 miles

rear middle stop light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2016 159,122 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high NOT CHECKED AS BRAKE FLIUD LEAKING ALL OVER MY FLOOR (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre as 2 nails in

oil leak

rear middle stop light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2015 156,619 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 156,619 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 146,602 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 146,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

N/SIDE REAR SPRING SPACER MISSING

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 132,087 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 132,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 11,663 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 11,663 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,863 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 102,863 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nail in near side front tyre and tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2010 89,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 89,817 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,704 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 76,704 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,326 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,156 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 51,155 miles

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

CHECK HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,101 miles

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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BG03 OHN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BG03 OHN, 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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BG03 OHN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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