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BD03 YKK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,804 mi
Last recorded82,804 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,804 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 82,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,437 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 82,427 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s sill and n/s step by sliding door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 82,001 miles

Nearside Lower outer sill corroded

Offside Rear chassis arch area corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust delaminating

Fail 4 Nov 2021 81,996 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength previouse repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower outer sill corroded

Offside Rear chassis arch area corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust delaminating

Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,852 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 81,851 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding o/s/r wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure mount excessively worn (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r and n/s/r chassis at leaf spring rear mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 80,945 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

park brake close to maximum travel and could do with adjustment

Pass 3 May 2018 79,867 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 79,079 miles

Nearside Rear Adv tyre getting perished ......

Fail 25 May 2017 79,079 miles

Nearside Rear Adv tyre getting perished ......

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

Pass 3 May 2016 76,718 miles

Adv outer skin on front exhaust box corroded.....

Adv slight play in offside of steering......

Fail 3 May 2016 76,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Adv outer skin on front exhaust box corroded.....

Adv slight play in offside of steering......

Pass 14 May 2015 73,961 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 69,795 miles

x two rear seat belt top mount, paddings missing

Fail 2 May 2013 65,875 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner edge

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

Viscos fan bearing has excessive movement

Pass 2 May 2013 65,875 miles

Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner edge

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

Viscos fan bearing has excessive movement

Pass 4 May 2012 62,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear seat belt top padding missing, x2

Pass 6 May 2011 58,974 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal minimum

Pass 7 May 2010 54,916 miles

o/s/f bumper insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2010 54,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

o/s/f bumper insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2009 49,068 miles

n/s/r first seat, stalk mounted in the wrong position

o/s/f bumper end insecure

x2 rear seat belt top mount paddings missing

Fail 18 May 2009 49,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

n/s/r first seat, stalk mounted in the wrong position

o/s/f bumper end insecure

x2 rear seat belt top mount paddings missing

Pass 23 May 2008 43,416 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,432 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm †n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 31 May 2006 28,992 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 YKK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YKK, 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 YKK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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