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AK03 YPP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

174,248 mi
Last recorded174,248 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YPP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 174,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside rear shackle mount areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

corrosion to both front inner arch areas

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorating

nearside mirror backing missing

offside rear light lens damaged

parking brake efficiency only just met

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2016 174,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch areas marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill areas marked in yellow (anchor mount) (2.4.A.3)

offside rear light lens damaged

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside rear shackle mount areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

corrosion to both front inner arch areas

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorating

nearside mirror backing missing

parking brake efficiency only just met

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2015 171,205 miles

Both front inner arches have slight corrosion

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to crack

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside mirror casing missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 20 Oct 2015 171,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step area (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step area (5.2.6)

Both front inner arches have slight corrosion

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to crack

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside mirror casing missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 22 Oct 2014 167,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 161,167 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 161,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 152,007 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroding.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 144,863 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 132,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

scratches to windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2010 132,194 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

scratches to windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2009 121,497 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 121,495 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 107,495 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 107,495 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side revers light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2007 86,458 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 86,458 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 70,615 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 70,615 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 YPP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YPP, 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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AK03 YPP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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