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BG03 VNF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

234,575 mi
Last recorded234,575 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 234,575 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

all front suspension dust covers perishing

battery loose

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

cracks & chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs very poor condition & pads wearing low

front coil springs rusty

heat shield insecure

n/s front tyre cut in sidewall

n/s rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear anti roll bar & chassis corroded

Fail 16 May 2015 234,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

all front suspension dust covers perishing

battery loose

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

cracks & chips in windscreen

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs very poor condition & pads wearing low

front coil springs rusty

heat shield insecure

n/s front tyre cut in sidewall

n/s rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear anti roll bar & chassis corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 222,929 miles

oil leak

slight play in offside front and nearside rear anti-roll bar droplink

stone chips in front screen

Fail 30 Jan 2014 222,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak

slight play in offside front and nearside rear anti-roll bar droplink

stone chips in front screen

Fail 22 Feb 2013 216,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure advise for now,but this is due to change.

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 216,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure advise for now,but this is due to change.

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 200,694 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

both rear bumper quarter pads are missing

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 200,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bumper quarter pads are missing

brake pedal rubber worn

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 173,361 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

front plate damaged. Recommend that it is renewed

nearside rear bumper pad missing

Fail 31 Jan 2011 173,361 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

front plate damaged. Recommend that it is renewed

nearside rear bumper pad missing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 145,255 miles

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

nearside rear bumper pad missing

Pass 12 Feb 2009 115,434 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 115,434 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 85,459 miles

rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Fail 13 Feb 2008 85,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,432 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 46,794 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,794 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)

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 VNF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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