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BG03 WCM

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,002 mi
Last recorded171,002 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 171,002 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 166,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 159,724 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear 2connect to the valve corroded

brake lever has no reserve travel

Fail 7 Dec 2016 159,724 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear 2connect to the valve corroded

brake lever has no reserve travel

Pass 17 Dec 2015 155,151 miles

Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 153,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 153,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 142,976 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 131,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in off side steering arm

Fail 7 Dec 2012 131,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in off side steering arm

Pass 5 Dec 2011 117,889 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 117,632 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 107,998 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 107,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 98,256 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 97,256 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 97,256 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 85,053 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 66,446 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 66,446 miles

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

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

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 WCM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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