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BK03 XCM

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,659 mi
Last recorded125,659 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 125,659 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 125,641 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 117,878 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 109,642 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 109,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 104,232 miles

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

front discs worn

offside front sill to floor slight corrosion

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 104,218 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

High level stop not wroking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

wiring under bonnet loose

Pass 11 Apr 2013 98,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 98,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,288 miles

Battery not secure.

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside front flexible hoses corroded.

Power steering oil level on min.

Trailer socket damaged.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 91,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery not secure.

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside front flexible hoses corroded.

Power steering oil level on min.

Trailer socket damaged.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 74,060 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,503 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 63,261 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,890 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 54,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,030 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,598 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 XCM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XCM, 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 XCM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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