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BP52 FBO

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,519 mi
Last recorded159,519 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 FBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 159,519 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 159,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 154,390 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 154,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 144,218 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 144,043 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 127,978 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 127,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 127,910 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 127,910 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

wiper blades old but clearing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 123,365 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 123,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 115,741 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 109,142 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 92,489 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 62,944 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 50,358 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 50,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

spare tyre flat on arrival

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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BP52 FBO is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BP52 FBO, 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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BP52 FBO is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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