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BG03 VXY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,525 mi
Last recorded155,525 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VXY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 155,525 miles

offside front inner c.v. gaiter & rack boot damp

offside outer sill

oil leak

vehicle muddy

Pass 27 Jan 2015 140,464 miles

nearside rear tyre badly worn on edge

offside rear tyre near limit & worn edge

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 140,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre badly worn on edge

offside rear tyre near limit & worn edge

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 118,217 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 118,217 miles

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2012 115,897 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2012 115,897 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 115,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 114,735 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 114,735 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 109,953 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 101,908 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 101,908 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,731 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 79,731 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

spare tyre split to cord on main tread

Pass 18 Oct 2006 60,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 51,830 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 51,830 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VXY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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