I got approved for the second time I applied. I didn't even answered YES to Question: "Have you been refused for visa to other countries?", I left it as NO.
I was refused for the first time for:
- Travel history because I gave new passport
- Financial support because I only provided current bank statement.
Because they dont contact you for more documents, they will reject your application straight away if they are not happy with it, without giving any clear explanation. I think it is an unfair decision. My case is easy fixed if they contact me, anyway I dont have time to deal with appeal process, so I treat it as my bad luck!
I reapplied 2weeks later, provided everything I submitted before + past 6months bank statement and old passport. Then I got approved.
They can see that my new passport was issued 1months before I applied, so I would have had an old passport with info they are looking for...
Well just reapply, it is not worth your time appealing unless you are sure it will be still rejected if you reapply.