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BK53 ENH

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,482 mi
Last recorded183,482 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 183,482 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 183,482 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 180,299 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 176,631 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 170,210 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 163,176 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 163,176 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 155,424 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 155,424 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 146,096 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2009 140,391 miles

all tyers getting low

Fail 26 Sep 2009 140,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyers getting low

n/s/f tyer side wall damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2008 132,591 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 113,300 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

offside rear tyre has a different speed rating tyre to all the other tyres

oil leak from oil fiter

Fail 2 Oct 2007 113,300 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

front number plate starting to discolour

offside rear tyre has a different speed rating tyre to all the other tyres

oil leak from oil fiter

Pass 4 Oct 2006 72,600 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 72,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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 ENH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ENH, 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 ENH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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