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BJ53 SKF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,910 mi
Last recorded133,910 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 SKF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 133,910 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure is low

Offside Front tyre pressure is low

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

battery is slightly insecure

both sills are slightly corroded

spare wheel is missing

Fail 18 Jan 2016 133,910 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure is low

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

Offside Front tyre pressure is low

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery is slightly insecure

both sills are slightly corroded

spare wheel is missing

Pass 17 Dec 2014 125,468 miles

offside rear bumper corner is missing

spare wheel is missing

Fail 10 Dec 2014 125,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper is splitting slightly

offside rear bumper corner is missing

spare wheel is missing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,208 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 117,173 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 109,535 miles

Both rear tyres wering edges heavily

Nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Slight damage to the windscreen outside of the road view areas of the screen

Pass 12 Nov 2011 100,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff

Nearside inner c.v. gaiter torn

Fail 12 Nov 2011 100,422 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff

Nearside inner c.v. gaiter torn

Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,712 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Nearside inner c.v. gaiter torn

Fail 16 Sep 2008 76,703 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

n/s drive shaft inner cv boot is leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2008 76,703 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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)

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

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

n/s drive shaft inner cv boot is leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2007 59,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,543 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,105 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 41,105 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BJ53 SKF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BJ53 SKF, 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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BJ53 SKF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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