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AF03 VYM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

255,474 mi
Last recorded255,474 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 255,474 miles

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

Offside Front door step corroded

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 255,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front door step corroded

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 249,735 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 245,408 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

prop shaft mounting slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2015 236,499 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 236,489 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 227,089 miles

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

nail in both front tyres

o/s/r corrosion outside PA

Fail 26 Mar 2014 227,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nail in both front tyres

o/s/r corrosion outside PA

Pass 15 Mar 2013 213,683 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 213,683 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 182,951 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 154,874 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn/lip edges

Fail 10 Mar 2011 154,870 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear bumper insecure

both front brake discs slightly worn/lip edges

brake pedal rubber slightly split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 140,973 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 109,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to nearside mirror

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Fail 17 Mar 2009 109,545 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to nearside mirror

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Pass 25 Feb 2008 67,034 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,930 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,556 miles

rear parking brake performance just with in limit advies rear brakes check

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AF03 VYM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF03 VYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF03 VYM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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