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AX03 YVA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

223,234 mi
Last recorded223,234 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 YVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 223,234 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 222,353 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front excessive corrosion on inner and outer sill, not in prescribed area

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides, inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

Surface corrosion on both sides inner and outer sills, not in prescribed area

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2019 222,353 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front excessive corrosion on inner and outer sill, not in prescribed area

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides, inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

Surface corrosion on both sides inner and outer sills, not in prescribed area

Various surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2016 217,287 miles

Near-side rear wheel arch corroded to excess.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 217,252 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg <30cm shock abs mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg, @ front anchor (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking @ rack tower (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' 'invoices'!!! (8.3.1b)

Near-side rear wheel arch corroded to excess.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 212,236 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

offside front inner sill area damaged

offside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 24 Mar 2015 212,221 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front inner sill area damaged

offside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 24 Oct 2013 206,298 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 206,274 miles

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

o/s/f door sill damaged

oil leak

rear exh in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2012 197,783 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 197,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 192,322 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 179,214 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn to edge

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Outer passenger seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 23 Aug 2010 179,204 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn to edge

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Outer passenger seatbelt slow to retract

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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 8 Sep 2009 169,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal anti slip poor

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear foot brake slightly low efficiency

play and knock in steering rack

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 158,908 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal split to side

front wipers not parking when stopped

Fail 12 Aug 2008 158,907 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal split to side

front wipers not parking when stopped

Pass 10 Aug 2007 141,450 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 141,446 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 141,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 90,188 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 89,734 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AX03 YVA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AX03 YVA, 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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AX03 YVA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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