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BP03 ZGL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

155,554 mi
Last recorded155,554 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 155,554 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 155,551 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 139,318 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill is slightly corroded

Offside Rear inner & outer sills are corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area and is not a load bearing structural point

Pass 17 Dec 2019 136,907 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sills are heavily corroded but not part of a prescribed area

Pass 3 Jan 2019 133,862 miles

Offside Rear inner and outer sill are corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 15 Jan 2018 130,019 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 128,266 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 126,450 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 17 Jan 2015 124,402 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 121,824 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 119,587 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 117,096 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 113,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 110,550 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 110,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 110,550 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 105,977 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 98,948 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 84,208 miles

Both rear shock absorbers starting to leak

Part of nearside rear bumber missing

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 ZGL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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