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BN03 KBY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

188,721 mi
Last recorded188,721 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 188,721 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

spare wheel missing

Fail 2 Feb 2022 188,647 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

spare wheel missing

Pass 3 Feb 2021 172,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 162,918 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose (refit back in place)

Pass 6 Feb 2019 151,303 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 151,303 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 151,302 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 139,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 127,079 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 127,079 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 113,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 104,758 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 97,180 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 97,180 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 87,174 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre worn

bind on rear brakes

Fail 22 Oct 2011 79,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

high level brake light not working

o/s mirror damaged

vehicle overweight

Pass 22 Oct 2011 79,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

high level brake light not working

o/s mirror damaged

vehicle overweight

Pass 11 Nov 2010 73,325 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 65,478 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 48,713 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 48,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,800 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 27,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

knocking from underside of vehicle,suspect exhaust flexi joint. †oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,170 miles

knocking from underside of vehicle,suspect exhaust flexi joint. †oil leak from engine

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 KBY 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 72%.

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 BN03 KBY, 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 KBY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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