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BK53 EAE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,479 mi
Last recorded78,479 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 EAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,479 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,450 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner cv joint cable tied

Nearside Front slightly damaged

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn inner edge

rear axel beam leaf spring mountings welded

Fail 12 Oct 2017 78,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing lower arm bent (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner cv joint cable tied

Nearside Front slightly damaged

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn inner edge

rear axel beam leaf spring mountings welded

Pass 25 Jun 2016 77,911 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall and worn low on inner edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2014 74,382 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 157,549 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 148,905 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 112,988 miles

upper.stop.light.n/w

Fail 12 Oct 2006 89,177 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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Pass 12 Oct 2006 89,177 miles

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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 EAE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK53 EAE, 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 EAE registered?

BK53 EAE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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