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AK03 BYZ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,721 mi
Last recorded115,721 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BYZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2017 115,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre box corroded and starting to brake up

welding repairs to underside of van

Pass 22 Aug 2016 113,289 miles

corrosion to rear wheel archs

front tyres wearing low

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 106,601 miles

corrosion to underside of van

rear tyres low

sills corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 99,653 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s/f step sill

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

o/s/r chassis/box section corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,177 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

genral corrosion to underside of vechicle

rear tyres low

Pass 21 Aug 2012 83,578 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre low

rear no plate water damaged

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2011 76,005 miles

wood cover over rear floor

age cracking to suspension rubbers

exhaust corroded

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s door mirror surround missing

rear tyres age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,355 miles

corrosion to sills

front bumper in poor condiction

front tyres low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,047 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,140 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,209 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,917 miles

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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AK03 BYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK03 BYZ, 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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What year was AK03 BYZ registered?

AK03 BYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is AK03 BYZ safe to buy?

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