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BT03 BPU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,947 mi
Last recorded149,947 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 149,947 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 149,947 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts. (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust is broken at back box. (7.1.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency just met.

Rear Emissions not tested due to exhaust damage.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 147,505 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

Fail 15 Mar 2017 147,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE (7.1.2)

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 31 Mar 2016 141,775 miles

Nearside Front sill has slight corrosion.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion too bottom radiator mount.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 132,323 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 120,173 miles

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

Oil leak

sills corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,047 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 111,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 95,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OIl level on min topped up to max 1lt

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 95,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OIl level on min topped up to max 1lt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 86,396 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

radiator bracket corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 86,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

radiator bracket corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 181,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 170,851 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 148,788 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 121,869 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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BT03 BPU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BPU, 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 BPU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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