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BD03 YCM

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,939 mi
Last recorded56,939 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YCM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 56,939 miles

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

underbody have general corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2024 52,627 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 52,082 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 51,387 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 51,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 48,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

condition of engine stabiliser

Pass 22 Nov 2017 46,046 miles

Coolant hose slightly damaged near injector.

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 46,046 miles

Coolant hose slightly damaged near injector.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,108 miles

Engine oil level close to min.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft gator has a seepage of grease.

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake slightly grabbing.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft gator has a seepage of grease.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 44,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Engine oil level close to min.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft gator has a seepage of grease.

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake slightly grabbing.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft gator has a seepage of grease.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,065 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condition of wiper blades

Pass 30 May 2014 37,461 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 27,123 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2013 27,123 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 20,003 miles

airbag warning light illuminated

drivers airbag missing

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 YCM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD03 YCM, 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 BD03 YCM registered?

BD03 YCM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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