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BK53 EHX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

221,108 mi
Last recorded221,108 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 221,108 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 217,377 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 213,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 205,814 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lense cracked

Nearside Rear tyre 195/55r15 different size tyres on front axle

Offside Rear 195/55r16 front axle different size tyres

Offside Rear outer sill damaged and repaired

both end caps missing from rear bumper

both front headlamps misting

both rear leaf springs flat /level

engine oil leak monitor level

petrol flap doesn't lock

rear crossbeam and anti roll bar corroded

signs of water leak on engine on block anti freeze deposits

Fail 27 Jan 2018 205,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. tyre 195/55r15 opposite side 205/55r15 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear lense cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear outer sill damaged and repaired

both end caps missing from rear bumper

both front headlamps misting

both rear leaf springs flat /level

engine oil leak monitor level

petrol flap doesn't lock

rear crossbeam and anti roll bar corroded

signs of water leak on engine on block anti freeze deposits

Pass 9 Nov 2016 196,387 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside mirror glass partly missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leaks everywhere

Fail 29 Oct 2016 196,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Centre stop light not working

Nearside mirror glass partly missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leaks everywhere

Pass 21 Sep 2015 184,992 miles

Centre stop light not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 184,992 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre stop light not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 176,737 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of stepped tread

Fail 18 Aug 2014 176,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of stepped tread

Pass 3 Sep 2013 169,548 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 169,548 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 161,788 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 151,830 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 151,830 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 145,858 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 131,210 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 119,757 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 84,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside side door will not open?

Pass 22 Nov 2007 84,344 miles

nearside side door will not open?

Pass 8 Jan 2007 65,603 miles

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

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

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 EHX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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