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BD03 YDR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,442 mi
Last recorded179,442 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2018 179,442 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle missing 4th row (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 4th row middle seat (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure 4th row (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Passenger's seat insecure 4th row single seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

50% of high level brake lamp working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear signs of grease/dirt at backing plate

Nearside sliding door stiff to open

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both rear suspension bump stops securing plates corroded

engine drivebelt rubbing into a engine vacuum pipe

had to open bonnet with a screwdriver .. lock damaged

oil leak at gearbox area

plastic trim at nearside sliding door step cracked

power steering fluid resisvior has been cable tied to secure

Fail 5 Sep 2018 179,393 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury has Finger Trap Holes inside under windows next to seats which could cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation TIGHT (9.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit step significantly damaged inside sliding door which could cause injury (9.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing Single (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended outer on double seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel sign of leak at rear of drum (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure with cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger grab handle insecure across 2nd window (9.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Grill missing and bonnet hard to open (lock damaged/removed) .

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 177,895 miles

battery weak,under body-arches-sills-brake pipes-chassis-floors-box sections rusting/covered in sealer/filler,front brake discs rusting,drivers front steering arm balljoint play

rear seats and belts incomplete

Fail 28 Jul 2017 177,891 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users pattern faulty (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side glass loose in passenger seating area (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing 4th seat loose ad others bolts loose/missing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat 3rd row-belts incomplete,seat bolts missing (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Statutory seat belt missing 1st row and seats loose (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

battery weak,drive belt damaged and pulleys-investigate,underbody-components-arches-brake pipes rusty-covered in sealer/paint,front brake discs rusty

drivers steering arm balljoint play

Pass 14 Jul 2014 177,336 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 176,280 miles

both front wishbone arm rear bush is slightly weak

middle section first skin is comming off

Fail 17 Jul 2012 176,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front wishbone arm rear bush is slightly weak

middle section first skin is comming off

Pass 17 Apr 2007 60,796 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 41,351 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 41,351 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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BD03 YDR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YDR, 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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BD03 YDR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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