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BN03 ZXX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,758 mi
Last recorded67,758 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 ZXX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,758 miles

Both front Brake discs worn

Centre stop light not working

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

Engine oil level low!

Gearbox very oily

Nearside Headlight aim not checked due to dipped beam bot working

Nearside of steering Rack very oily

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Wipers not tested due to lack of washer fluid

Fail 24 Feb 2012 67,758 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front Brake discs worn

Centre stop light not working

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

Drivers door damaged

Engine oil level low!

Gearbox very oily

Nearside Headlight aim not checked due to dipped beam bot working

Nearside of steering Rack very oily

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Wipers not tested due to lack of washer fluid

Pass 26 Feb 2011 52,320 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 42,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 33,752 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,752 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 22,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fitted spare to nearside rear

Pass 1 Mar 2008 22,755 miles

fitted spare to nearside rear

Pass 5 Mar 2007 10,267 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,632 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 9,632 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Body and paint damage observed

Cut in N/S rear outer tyre wall

Various engine oil leaks

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 ZXX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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