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BT03 UXL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,465 mi
Last recorded102,465 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 102,465 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner drive shaft boot split

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil on min mark

Pass 31 May 2018 85,269 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 85,264 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction both wipers stopping I view of road (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,301 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 81,296 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement support mounting on gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill Holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill Holed (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,846 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 80,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,395 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 76,395 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,921 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 70,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,456 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 61,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,657 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 56,626 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,654 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,704 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,699 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,131 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 UXL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UXL, 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 UXL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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