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BT03 UNF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,639 mi
Last recorded167,639 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 167,639 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 166,870 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 164,952 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres heavily perished but no cords

Pass 2 Feb 2023 62,428 miles

Headlamp beam patterns faded. Headlamps lemses need restoring.

O/S drive shaft oil seal leaking, recommend replaced and gearbox oil level top up.

engine leaking oil - reqs investigation.

Fail 31 Jan 2023 62,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine earth strap and starter cables corroded.

Headlamp beam patterns faded. Headlamps lemses need restoring.

O/S drive shaft oil seal leaking, recommend replaced and gearbox oil level top up.

engine leaking oil - reqs investigation.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,182 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,336 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 61,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,310 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,245 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,245 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,134 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,105 miles

both plates marked

rear bumper damaged

wear front disc

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,989 miles

front and rear plates marked

Pass 3 Dec 2011 60,936 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,176 miles

damage front plate

front tyres low inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,510 miles

wear front disc

Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,474 miles

exh cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,943 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,183 miles

chip in screen †nail in each of rear tyres

Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,362 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 18,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UNF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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