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BK53 DXF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

209,870 mi
Last recorded209,870 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 DXF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 209,870 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 209,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f sides mirror coverd in duck tape

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

x4 inner wheel arches covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2012 200,451 miles

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

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

front number plate dicoloured

Pass 11 Sep 2012 200,451 miles

front number plate dicoloured

Pass 27 Apr 2011 188,274 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 169,783 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

near side front lower ball joint gaiter split

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

small crack in windscreen

Fail 5 Mar 2010 169,783 miles

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

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

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

front number plate starting to discolour

near side front lower ball joint gaiter split

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

small crack in windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2009 156,115 miles

small crack in windsreen

front number plate starting to discolour

near side front lower ball joint gaiter split

Fail 3 Mar 2009 156,115 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate starting to discolour

near side front lower ball joint gaiter split

small crack in windsreen

Pass 29 Feb 2008 142,210 miles

near side door mirrow tapped up

near side front lower ball joint gaiter split

play in near side front inner c.v joint

small crack's in windscreen o.k time off test

Fail 28 Feb 2008 142,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

near side door mirrow tapped up

near side front lower ball joint gaiter split

play in near side front inner c.v joint

small crack's in windscreen o.k time off test

Pass 6 Sep 2006 123,452 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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BK53 DXF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BK53 DXF, 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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What year was BK53 DXF registered?

BK53 DXF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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