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BG03 VLB

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

120,965 mi
Last recorded120,965 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 120,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 120,965 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced [inner] sill corroded with in 30cm of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced [inner] sill corroded with in 30cm of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [inner] sill corroded with in 30cm of prescibed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 119,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear corrosion on inner sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper bar corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 119,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion on inner sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper bar corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 116,292 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 116,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill in two places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 113,580 miles

Corrosion on rear offside and nearside inner and outer sills

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion on rear bumper

Pass 10 Nov 2021 110,410 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 110,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,937 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 106,928 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 99,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 99,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 94,160 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 94,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 136,004 miles

nsf and osf tyres wearing on inner edges nsand osr tyres @3mm

Fail 15 May 2017 136,044 miles

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

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

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)

nsf and osf tyres wearing on inner edges nsand osr tyres @3mm

Pass 3 May 2016 129,679 miles

rear section outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 May 2015 121,115 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 120,996 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 110,241 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 110,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2013 101,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 90,890 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2012 90,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2011 77,539 miles

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 10 May 2010 63,614 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 51,523 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 51,523 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 38,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside and nearside front tyres close to 1.6mm and cuts to side wall

offside rear tyre cut on tread not to core

Pass 14 May 2008 38,662 miles

offside and nearside front tyres close to 1.6mm and cuts to side wall

offside rear tyre cut on tread not to core

Pass 18 May 2007 29,918 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,739 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 VLB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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