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BN03 HRF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

234,481 mi
Last recorded234,481 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HRF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 234,481 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 234,481 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 231,039 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front cut in tread

n/s + o/s outer rear sills have been welded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 231,028 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front cut in tread

n/s + o/s outer rear sills have been welded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 222,478 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 222,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TYRE SIZE 195/65/15

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 209,828 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel tank straps distorted

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing with age

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape on edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Bumper missing

Vehicle battery, secured with cable ties

Fail 18 Sep 2017 209,828 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel tank straps distorted

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing with age

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape on edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Bumper missing

Vehicle battery, secured with cable ties

Pass 20 Sep 2016 195,172 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 19 Sep 2016 195,172 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 29 Sep 2015 180,199 miles

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

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 29 Sep 2015 180,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Jul 2014 159,659 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 139,115 miles

both front tyres tread near legal limitt

Pass 19 Jun 2012 119,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to rear bumper and nearside end cap missing

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2012 119,000 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to rear bumper and nearside end cap missing

long hand brake travel

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 115,344 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 106,211 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 95,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,369 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 64,306 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 64,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 40,720 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 40,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear bumper end cap missing

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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BN03 HRF 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 64%.

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 BN03 HRF, 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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BN03 HRF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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