MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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?
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?
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?
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)
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)
Brake pedal rubber pad wearing on edge.
Front brake pads 75% worn.
Offside rear bumper end cap missing.
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.
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
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)
1 NAIL IN TREAD OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Both wiper blades perishing.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Has cam belt been replaced?
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
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?
WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.R BRAKE DRUMS WARPED?
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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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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