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BD03 YLX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,761 mi
Last recorded167,761 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 167,761 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 152,960 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 142,116 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

tipper body corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2016 142,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 141,179 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

rear body corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2015 141,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust outer skin corroded

rear body corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 139,485 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

exhaust outer skin corroded

n/s body corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 139,463 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

exhaust outer skin corroded

n/s body corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 135,855 miles

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

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

n/s/sill damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2013 135,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

n/s/sill damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2012 134,123 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 134,123 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 126,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs worn

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Sep 2011 126,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 7 Aug 2010 121,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 116,429 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 96,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,172 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,848 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 25,848 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door mirror cracked

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 YLX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 YLX registered?

BD03 YLX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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