MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to markers (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Radiator support panel corroded and holed
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to markers (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Radiator support panel corroded and holed
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs slightly worn
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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BT03 UOV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 UOV, 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 UOV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 July 2003.
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