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BN03 PWX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,282 mi
Last recorded163,282 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 163,282 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 14 Jul 2016 163,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 160,187 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 160,185 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 156,884 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel tank stap corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 156,884 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel tank stap corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 150,118 miles

Front brake pads worn & front brake discs worn

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 150,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads worn & front brake discs worn

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 145,564 miles

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

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 145,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 129,366 miles

n/s/f inner c.v gaiter split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 110,807 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 110,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 94,863 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 94,863 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,237 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,964 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 70,964 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,776 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 56,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 PWX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PWX, 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 PWX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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