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BD03 YHH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

183,564 mi
Last recorded183,564 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 183,564 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

under structure heaverly corroded +coverd in underseal

Fail 5 Feb 2019 183,563 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing inside+outside (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear in no of places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired door sill not wellded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear in no of places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in no of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Emergency exit sign missing outside (9.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use badley corroded side door (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under structure badly corroded and coverd in under seal

Pass 5 Feb 2018 180,715 miles

Front suspension wishbone rear bushs spilting

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside centre inner sill/chassis corroded but not within prescribed area and offside front chassis inside box section small minor hole

Nearside front worn smooth inner edge

Nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Nearside rear tyre cracked and has cuts

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Surface corrosion to steering,brakes and suspension parts due to age

Fail 1 Feb 2018 180,714 miles

Emergency exit sign illegible (6.2.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Drivers seat base corroded

Engine oil leak

Front suspension wishbone rear bushs spilting

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside centre inner sill/chassis corroded but not within prescribed area and offside front chassis inside box section small minor hole

Nearside front worn smooth inner edge

Nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Nearside rear tyre cracked and has cuts

Passenger front seat belt webbing frayed

Rear brakes showing distortion

Surface corrosion to steering,brakes and suspension parts due to age

Fail 20 Dec 2017 180,682 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Center to rear fouling each other and body work (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure Cable into rear brake back plate (3.5.1l)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure Cable into rear brake back plate (3.5.1l)

Rear Emergency exit sign illegible Outer sign (6.2.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Towbar component insecure Electrical hook up in secure (6.6.1)

Air bag warning light does not illuminate with ignition

Corrosion appearing to drivers seat base

Corrosion appearing to o/side front chassis rail

Corrosion appearing to rear lower valance and rear shackle areas

Corrosion to total underside of vehicle

Front Subframe and both lower arms corroded

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Nearside STRONG ADVISE Side step is holed through corrosion but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Diff corroded

Rear exhaust system rusting

STRONG ADVISE N/side center chassis rail holed through corrosion not in prescribed area

Slight bind to all wheels

Spare wheel inside vehicle obstructing emegency exit

Pass 6 Jan 2017 176,235 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 168,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1x main (3.6.B.2c)

rear cross member corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2016 168,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1x main (3.6.B.2c)

rear cross member corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 168,110 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle exhaust (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

oil leak at vac pump

propshaft centre carrier has play

Fail 2 Jan 2015 157,516 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 157,516 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 149,756 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 149,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 142,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 133,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroaded

Fail 5 Jan 2012

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroaded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 126,157 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 110,580 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 110,580 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 94,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,134 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 60,852 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 YHH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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