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B17 PKY

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,612 mi
Last recorded120,612 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 PKY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 120,612 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 120,600 miles

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 6 Jun 2023 120,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 120,158 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 119,538 miles

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 118,545 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2019 118,207 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 24 Aug 2018 110,340 miles

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

Offside Front inner archer corroded.

Offside Inner sill corroded (center.

Offside center outer sill corroded.

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 110,340 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner archer corroded.

Offside Inner sill corroded (center.

Offside center outer sill corroded.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017

Offside Rear inner wing corroded & holed outside prescribed area

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

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

underneath vehicle & brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 26 Sep 2017

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear inner wing corroded & holed outside prescribed area

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

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

underneath vehicle & brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 30 Aug 2016 143,287 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 143,281 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 134,898 miles

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

some surfase corrosion on both door steps both rear wheel arches and floor pans

Fail 20 Aug 2015 134,898 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

some surfase corrosion on both door steps both rear wheel arches and floor pans

Pass 12 Aug 2014 128,482 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside inner and outer sill corroded

offside front wheel bearing noisy

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 128,482 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside inner and outer sill corroded

offside front wheel bearing noisy

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 124,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 121,049 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 117,940 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 116,511 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 116,511 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 115,251 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 113,421 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 105,813 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 80,724 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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B17 PKY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B17 PKY, 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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B17 PKY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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