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BN53 GFZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

177,253 mi
Last recorded177,253 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 177,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 177,240 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 177,106 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake leaver has travel

offside front road wheel corroding and slightly distorted

offside rear light cluster damaged but not showing white light

Pass 3 Feb 2012 170,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 169,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 153,444 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 138,204 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 138,193 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 121,287 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 99,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 99,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 30 Aug 2006 75,565 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 75,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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BN53 GFZ 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 53.8%.

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 BN53 GFZ, 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 BN53 GFZ registered?

BN53 GFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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