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BG03 VVB

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,515 mi
Last recorded171,515 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VVB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 171,515 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 171,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 168,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt suspension anti-roll bar link lower joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion of offside & nearside rear outer sills. Not within prescribed areas at time of testing

engine oil level low

has cam/timing belt been replaced?

Fail 25 Aug 2017 168,190 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded & split on seam (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working offside & nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt suspension anti-roll bar link lower joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion of offside & nearside rear outer sills. Not within prescribed areas at time of testing

engine oil level low

has cam/timing belt been replaced?

Fail 7 Mar 2017 168,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded & split on seam (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure drivers door mirror (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lamp unit lens broken & showing white light from rear fog lamp (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers seat belt inertia reel unit inoperative (5.2.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative & mileometer inoperative (6.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing

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

corrosion of offside & nearside rear outer sill sections. Not within prescribed areas at time of test

engine oil level low

has engine timing/cam belt been replaced?

Pass 29 Sep 2015 160,738 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper offside end cap missing

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 160,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper offside end cap missing

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 159,225 miles

Brake pedal rubber pad wearing on edge.

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Offside rear bumper end cap missing.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 159,225 miles

Brake pedal rubber pad wearing on edge.

Front brake pads 75% worn.

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

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

Offside rear bumper end cap missing.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 143,857 miles

Door locks & ignition lock worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2013 143,857 miles

Door locks & ignition lock worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 135,912 miles

1 NAIL IN TREAD OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 135,618 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 NAIL IN TREAD OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 129,609 miles

Both wiper blades perishing.

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

Has cam belt been replaced?

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2009 124,801 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2009 124,801 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 May 2008 108,670 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.R BRAKE DRUMS WARPED?

Pass 8 May 2008 108,670 miles

WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.R BRAKE DRUMS WARPED?

Pass 16 Apr 2007 81,559 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,961 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 VVB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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