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BD03 YGT

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

198,423 mi
Last recorded198,423 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 198,423 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal by inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal by chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal by chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 198,418 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal by inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 198,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 190,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 190,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 182,275 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside steps under side corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 19 Sep 2016 182,272 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside steps under side corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 12 Sep 2015 173,169 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deterioated

nearside rear bump stop insecure

nearside rear quarter panel corroded very close to excess

offside and nearside inner steps corroded but outside preacribed areas

offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

slight corrosion to offside rear quarter panel

Fail 5 Sep 2015 173,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inside wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deterioated

nearside rear bump stop insecure

nearside rear quarter panel corroded very close to excess

offside and nearside inner steps corroded but outside preacribed areas

offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

offside rear bump stop missing

slight corrosion to offside rear quarter panel

Pass 29 Aug 2014 164,009 miles

Nearside outer rear sill corroded.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 164,009 miles

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

Nearside outer rear sill corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 155,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

offside and nearside rear floors to wheels arches corroded very close to excess near shock mounts

Fail 21 Sep 2013 155,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear floors to wheels arches corroded very close to excess near shock mounts

Pass 24 Sep 2012 148,712 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 142,216 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 142,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 136,873 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 136,873 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 131,329 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 131,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 123,758 miles

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

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 6 Jun 2007 115,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 89,251 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 YGT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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