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BK03 ALU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,554 mi
Last recorded104,554 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 ALU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 104,554 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 104,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Jul 2019 104,494 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Load valve spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 98,797 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 93,712 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 88,116 miles

n/s lower mirror damaged

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,884 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2015 79,884 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 70,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 65,363 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,884 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 54,362 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,470 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 51,470 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 50,404 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 50,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 48,118 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 48,118 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 46,152 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,113 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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BK03 ALU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BK03 ALU, 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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BK03 ALU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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