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LD53 BBO

2003 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,276 mi
Last recorded101,276 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Connect108,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 BBO
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 101,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR IS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD IS INSECURE

Fail 10 Jul 2020 101,272 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/F DOOR MIRROR IS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD IS INSECURE

Pass 3 Nov 2018 97,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2017 85,871 miles

Nearside Rear cracking inner tread and low 2.0mm

Offside Front tyre cracking inner tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2017 85,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cracking inner tread and low 2.0mm

Offside Front tyre cracking inner tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 78,109 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)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 69,573 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,573 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,351 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S DOOR MIRROR UPPER GLASS MISSING AND DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

N/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE VERY LOW ....EARLY RE TIFICATION ADVISED

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW ....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

POWER STEERING FLUID LOW

n/s rear bumper end cap has temporary repair

Fail 1 Jul 2013 64,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

HANDBRAKE HAS SLACK

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S DOOR MIRROR UPPER GLASS MISSING AND DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

N/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE VERY LOW ....EARLY RE TIFICATION ADVISED

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW ....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

POWER STEERING FLUID LOW

Pass 30 Jun 2012 59,334 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,361 miles

handbrake has slack

n/s door mirror has temporary repair

n/s front tyre edges low

o/s front tyre inner edge low

power steering fluid on minimum

slight dampness around n/s of steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2011 51,359 miles

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

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

handbrake has slack

n/s door mirror has temporary repair

n/s front tyre edges low

o/s front tyre inner edge low

power steering fluid on minimum

slight dampness around n/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,481 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 43,481 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 36,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 30,978 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 21,379 miles

slight sidewall damage to nearside front and offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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LD53 BBO is a 2003 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 108,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD53 BBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD53 BBO is a 2003 Ford Connect, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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