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BN03 NVT

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,796 mi
Last recorded118,796 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 NVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 118,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2022 118,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 108,195 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 108,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 86,897 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 86,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 72,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 58,708 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,868 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 46,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 42,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,388 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,626 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,745 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,196 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,229 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,665 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,509 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,821 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,250 miles

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 NVT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NVT, 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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What year was BN03 NVT registered?

BN03 NVT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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