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BN03 OUG

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,355 mi
Last recorded140,355 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 140,355 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 140,355 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 138,054 miles

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

recommend rear brake checked low reading

Fail 10 Sep 2019 138,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values black smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

recommend rear brake checked low reading

Pass 13 Jul 2018 131,472 miles

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

Rear brake check reconmended

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Jul 2017 126,537 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 126,537 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSHIS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSHIS (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 117,760 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 117,759 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 110,291 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 105,363 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 105,363 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,976 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 99,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2012 96,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2012 96,009 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,697 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

centre rear stop light not working

o/s/ outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 85,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

centre rear stop light not working

o/s/ outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,306 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,288 miles

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brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front roadwheel damaged

nearside headlamp adjuster faulty .. ??

offside rear brake slight judder

offside rear tyre has nail in it

rear bumper end caps insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2008 50,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,884 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,787 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 50,786 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,175 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 41,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,479 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 33,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 OUG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OUG, 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 OUG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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