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BK03 LDV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,380 mi
Last recorded153,380 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 LDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 153,380 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 153,763 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 151,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 25 Jun 2019 133,454 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 133,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 118,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,282 miles

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

o/s n/s outer rear sills corroded

slight oil leak from steering

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion front subframe,sump,o/s n/s inner front arches,rear springs and mounts,rear shockers,o/s/r metal brake pipe

Fail 6 Jun 2017 113,282 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

slight play in steering rack

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

o/s n/s outer rear sills corroded

slight oil leak from steering

surface corrosion front subframe,sump,o/s n/s inner front arches,rear springs and mounts,rear shockers,o/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 15 Jun 2016 108,205 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s n/s rear outer sills corroded

surface corrosion rear axle,springs

Fail 14 Jun 2016 108,205 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s n/s rear outer sills corroded

surface corrosion rear axle,springs

Pass 9 Jun 2015 102,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,rear springs,rear axle

Fail 9 Jun 2015 102,099 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,rear springs,rear axle

Pass 4 Jun 2014 94,235 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,542 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 84,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,814 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 65,194 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,947 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,412 miles

steering rack dust cover holed

Fail 13 Dec 2007 35,403 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,084 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 21,529 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 LDV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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