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BP03 FJE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,623 mi
Last recorded75,623 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 FJE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 75,623 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 71,942 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 71,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 71,484 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 64,375 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 62,899 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 62,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,767 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,208 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,275 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 52,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,706 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,708 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,644 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 44,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,752 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 32,008 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,008 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,038 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,057 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,116 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 10,083 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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BP03 FJE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BP03 FJE, 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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BP03 FJE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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