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BK53 NTV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

199,120 mi
Last recorded199,120 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 199,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion.

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight play in front joints

Fail 26 Oct 2020 199,120 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion.

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight play in front joints

Pass 26 Apr 2019 184,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 180,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 180,428 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working Hi Level (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 173,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 166,603 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wheels corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 166,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear wheels corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 157,965 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

unable to check n/s/f seat belt

Fail 17 Mar 2015 157,965 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

unable to check n/s/f seat belt

Pass 2 Apr 2014 147,078 miles

Corner cap missing from bumper N/S/R

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

Rear break drums are distorted

Fail 1 Apr 2014 147,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Corner cap missing from bumper N/S/R

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear break drums are distorted

Pass 28 Nov 2012 129,770 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2012 129,770 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on edges

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 119,753 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 119,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 108,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumber plate cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2010 108,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

front bumber plate cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2009 92,893 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 92,893 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 81,975 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 81,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 70,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 70,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,557 miles

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

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 NTV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NTV, 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 NTV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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