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BG03 VZR

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,321 mi
Last recorded121,321 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 121,321 miles

Front brake pads getting low

High level stop light not working

Near side rear bumper end cap missing but not a sharp edge their

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 114,845 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 114,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 102,589 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 102,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 83,790 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 70,120 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 64,408 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 64,408 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 VZR is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 VZR, 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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What year was BG03 VZR registered?

BG03 VZR is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BG03 VZR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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