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BK03 RDX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

280,336 mi
Last recorded280,336 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 280,336 miles

bad oil leak contaminated offside front susension etc

discs and pads worn

front to rear brake pipe poorly routed at rear

nearside rear tyre worn badly on edge close to limit

Fail 16 Jul 2015 280,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

bad oil leak contaminated offside front susension etc

discs and pads worn

front to rear brake pipe poorly routed at rear

nearside rear tyre worn badly on edge close to limit

Pass 6 Aug 2014 271,566 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2014

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 241,069 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all rear spring hanger bushes slightly perished

slight bind offside rear wheel

Fail 30 Oct 2012 241,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all rear spring hanger bushes slightly perished

slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 5 Aug 2011 219,380 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

discs worn and rusty

oil leaking

rear chassis rusty

rear springs rusty

slight play in steering

Fail 5 Aug 2011 219,380 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

discs worn and rusty

oil leaking

rear chassis rusty

rear springs rusty

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Jan 2010 184,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 181,521 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 181,521 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

clutch anti slip worn through

Pass 15 Apr 2008 166,143 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

WINDSCREEN CRACKED IN B ZONE JUST WITHIN LIMITS

Fail 10 Apr 2008 166,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

WINDSCREEN CRACKED IN B ZONE JUST WITHIN LIMITS

Pass 4 Apr 2007 148,917 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.Front discs worn.N/S/F inner c/v boot split.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 136,898 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 RDX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK03 RDX, 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 RDX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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