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BP53 ABX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

187,809 mi
Last recorded187,809 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 ABX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2023 187,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rusted away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced previous repair rusted away (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced previous repair rusted away (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body rusted away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel rusted away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from unknown area of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 184,646 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 184,646 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 181,238 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 181,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER CIILL FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTER CILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired INNER CILL FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired OUTER CILL FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 177,090 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 177,087 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 170,035 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 170,035 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 161,113 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 160,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 151,070 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 142,550 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 134,015 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 134,015 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 123,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 123,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 117,095 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 109,531 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jan 2010 98,456 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 98,456 miles

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

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

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 2 Jan 2009 84,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front inner c/v boot leaking grease

Pass 2 Jan 2009 84,876 miles

o/s front inner c/v boot leaking grease

Pass 4 Jan 2008 69,982 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 57,429 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 57,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BP53 ABX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BP53 ABX, 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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BP53 ABX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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