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BK53 EDX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,493 mi
Last recorded155,493 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 155,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 152,793 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 149,704 miles

Rear both rear plastic arches missing

Pass 27 Nov 2014 146,484 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 141,763 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 141,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 138,467 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 135,587 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 130,601 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 130,601 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 126,957 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 117,481 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 117,471 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 102,496 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 84,555 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 EDX 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 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 EDX, 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 EDX registered?

BK53 EDX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is BK53 EDX safe to buy?

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