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BD03 YGG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,168 mi
Last recorded180,168 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 180,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch behind wheel area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch behind wheel area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Outer sill damaged.

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arms rear bushes perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 170,641 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 170,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 163,822 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 161,185 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 157,268 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 151,468 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pinion area on rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 151,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pinion area on rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 146,233 miles

8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2015 141,786 miles

weep on power steering

Pass 15 Jan 2014 135,833 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 135,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 126,714 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 112,627 miles

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded & font pads low

power steering pipe corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2011 96,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 67,957 miles

small chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,541 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,217 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 30,389 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 30,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

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 YGG 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 76.2%.

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 YGG, 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 YGG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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