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BN03 VDT

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,918 mi
Last recorded147,918 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 147,918 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 147,906 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Sidewall perished/

Offside Front Sidewall perished/

Offside Rear Sidewall perished/

Pass 2 Jul 2016 147,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak lower engine ()

Pass 4 Apr 2015 147,850 miles

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

exhaust centre box corroded & blowing

n/s wiper blade split on edge

o/s & n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2014 146,765 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 139,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 127,252 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 114,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 99,769 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,815 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,539 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 54,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,103 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 VDT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 VDT registered?

BN03 VDT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BN03 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 VDT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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