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BD03 JYC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,118 mi
Last recorded135,118 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 JYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 135,118 miles

air bag light permently on.

drivers door morror in poor condition & repaired with wire

drivers door very stiff to open.

n/s door sill badly corroded

o/s front tyre tread badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 123,921 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 111,361 miles

centre & rear silencer boxes outer casings deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2009 108,091 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 108,091 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EGR pipe to inlet manifold cracked and leaking.

chip in windscreen within limits.

o/s steering rack worn.

rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 90,724 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 90,718 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2008 87,370 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 157,413 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 157,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 134,748 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 134,734 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 134,324 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BD03 JYC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 BD03 JYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 JYC registered?

BD03 JYC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is BD03 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 JYC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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