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BT03 BCX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

205,752 mi
Last recorded205,752 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 BCX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 205,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

full chassis undersealed

Pass 15 Jan 2020 202,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2016 202,098 miles

All brake pipes coated in fresh protective grease.

Both rear tyres starting perish/crack on tread.

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sills welded and sealed

Fail 5 Oct 2016 202,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All brake pipes coated in fresh protective grease.

Both rear tyres starting perish/crack on tread.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 188,982 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all steel brake pipes coated in protective grease

Pass 20 May 2014 183,115 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake pipes coated in grease at time of test

nearside outer rear sill soft. ok at time of test

off side sill welded and sealed

Fail 15 May 2014 183,115 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake pipes coated in grease at time of test

nearside outer rear sill soft. ok at time of test

Pass 7 May 2013 164,958 miles

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

all steel brake pipes coated in protective grease

Pass 16 May 2012 154,754 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 134,542 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 134,542 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 115,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 115,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 95,709 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 73,939 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 55,740 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 37,830 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 37,830 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BT03 BCX 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 72.2%.

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 BT03 BCX, 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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BT03 BCX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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