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BT03 BVL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,189 mi
Last recorded142,189 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 142,189 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 142,189 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 139,978 miles

Rear both rear leaf springs corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 139,973 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 137,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four have grease on (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 137,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four have grease on (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 136,345 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 133,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 133,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 129,159 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 125,115 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 125,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 119,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,771 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 116,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 115,781 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 115,738 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in number of places (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in number of places (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 113,755 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 111,724 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside outer sill at rear corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a testable item

offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 4 Feb 2013 109,956 miles

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

rear tyre`s cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2012 105,101 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 105,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 102,260 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 102,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 99,156 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 99,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 95,426 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 91,376 miles

LOWER GEARBOX MOUNTING RUBBER WORN

Fail 6 Feb 2008 91,376 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

LOWER GEARBOX MOUNTING RUBBER WORN

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 May 2007 81,791 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 61,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,865 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 BVL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BT03 BVL, 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 BVL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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