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BN03 RJU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,107 mi
Last recorded138,107 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 138,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 138,572 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 129,706 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 127,823 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearide stering arm has slight plasy at inner fixing to rack

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Fail 6 Feb 2013 127,821 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearide stering arm has slight plasy at inner fixing to rack

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2012 121,466 miles

battery warning lamp on

handbrake lever travel high

offside anti roll bar link has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2012 121,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

battery warning lamp on

handbrake lever travel high

offside anti roll bar link has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 113,134 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 102,946 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 102,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 92,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust front pipe has had repair.

offside front and rear tyre treads worn very close to limit:- recommend new immediately.

severe wear "ridge" to front brake discs on inner face.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 92,179 miles

exhaust front pipe has had repair.

offside front and rear tyre treads worn very close to limit:- recommend new immediately.

severe wear "ridge" to front brake discs on inner face.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 75,707 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 75,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 59,284 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 RJU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RJU, 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 RJU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 RJU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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