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BN53 SFV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

153,267 mi
Last recorded153,267 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 SFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 153,267 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 150,042 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 150,042 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 145,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 145,991 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 136,770 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 130,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 124,117 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 118,776 miles

slight exhaust leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 118,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear near fuel tank both (3.6.B.2c)

slight exhaust leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 112,051 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 112,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,443 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 96,393 miles

centre stop inop

Fail 4 Dec 2012 96,393 miles

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

centre stop inop

Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 87,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 77,861 miles

high level brake blub inop

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,140 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 63,140 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,874 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,183 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,504 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,802 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 37,802 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

baby seat fitted to nearside front seat visual inspection only

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 SFV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BN53 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

BN53 SFV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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