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AY03 YZG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,118 mi
Last recorded171,118 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YZG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2013 171,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 171,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 163,908 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 161,661 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 161,660 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S/R WHEEL RIM SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 6 Apr 2010 149,325 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside front door stiff to open

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rattle from engine bay

Rear number plate coming apart on edges

Wear in both front of rear spring eye bushes

Windscreen cracked in zone C

Pass 6 Apr 2010 149,325 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

Nearside front door stiff to open

Rattle from engine bay

Rear number plate coming apart on edges

Wear in both front of rear spring eye bushes

Windscreen cracked in zone C

Fail 9 Apr 2009 128,062 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 128,062 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 105,734 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Apr 2008 105,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 3 Apr 2007 90,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,801 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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AY03 YZG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY03 YZG, 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 AY03 YZG registered?

AY03 YZG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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