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BD03 YEB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,743 mi
Last recorded180,743 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 180,743 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2020 180,521 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 179,432 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2018 175,020 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 156,856 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 155,758 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint By rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2016 155,735 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected Wiring not connected (1.9.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint By rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2015 140,002 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 137,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti-slip worn.

front axle and rfear axle tyre loads not matched but all meet minimal requirement.

Pass 17 May 2013 128,870 miles

both rear bump stops retained by only one fixing each.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 117,144 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 114,949 miles

front axle tyre loads not matched.

presented weight (2765 kgs) plus 14 * 63.5 kgs = 3654 kgs.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 114,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front axle tyre loads not matched.

presented weight (2765 kgs) plus 14 * 63.5 kgs = 3654 kgs.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 102,076 miles

front brake discs slightly worn & pitted/corroded - not considered seriously weakened

Fail 20 Jan 2011 102,063 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn & pitted/corroded - not considered seriously weakened

Pass 2 Feb 2010 89,345 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 76,649 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 76,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,545 miles

N/S/R wheel nut caps fitted.

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,821 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,878 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 YEB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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