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FB52 BJX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,175 mi
Last recorded90,175 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 BJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear and o/s rear brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine sump corroded and leaking ()

n/s and o/s front tyres void on inner edges

Fail 27 Feb 2018 90,175 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear and o/s rear brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine sump corroded and leaking ()

n/s and o/s front tyres void on inner edges

under tray / heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear door glass insecure

front bumper damaged

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 27 Feb 2017 82,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear door glass insecure

front bumper damaged

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking between tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,476 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 75,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,957 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 66,709 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 66,709 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,711 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,115 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 51,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,966 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,865 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,987 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 46,167 miles

center brake light missing

Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 43,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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FB52 BJX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FB52 BJX, 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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What year was FB52 BJX registered?

FB52 BJX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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