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BT03 UOL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

180,456 mi
Last recorded180,456 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 180,456 miles

n/s/f lower windscreen has slight crack

Fail 21 May 2014 180,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f lower windscreen has slight crack

Pass 23 May 2013 173,117 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads wearing thin 30%

Fail 23 May 2013 173,117 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin 30%

Pass 21 May 2012 162,845 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 162,845 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 149,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2011 149,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 138,444 miles

Front tyres 4-5mm

Front windscreen cracked and small stonechips outside swept area

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Nearside front inner cv boot split

Fail 24 Jul 2010 138,444 miles

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

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

Front tyres 4-5mm

Front windscreen cracked and small stonechips outside swept area

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Nearside front inner cv boot split

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 122,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and Offside front tyres 1.6-2mm

Pass 31 Jul 2009 122,121 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres 1.6-2mm

Pass 30 Jul 2008 102,936 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn down to 1.6mm on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 102,936 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn down to 1.6mm on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 87,364 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 62,946 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre

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 UOL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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