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BN03 VCY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,114 mi
Last recorded110,114 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 110,114 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 106,631 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 106,631 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,456 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 84,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2009 65,523 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 51,733 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 6 Feb 2008 51,733 miles

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,347 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 VCY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

BN03 VCY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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