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BT03 YUJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,106 mi
Last recorded114,106 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YUJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 May 2018 114,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Box section. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Supporting panels. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Box section.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre badly cracked.195 70 15

Pass 18 May 2017 111,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre badly cracked, but with no visible cords. 195 70 15

Rear bump stops missing and insecure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2017 111,951 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre badly cracked, but with no visible cords. 195 70 15

Rear bump stops missing and insecure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 109,288 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 109,276 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by brake hose mounting (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch by brake hose mounting (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 105,448 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2015 105,441 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2014 101,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

Fail 9 May 2014 101,299 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 20 May 2013 98,152 miles

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 98,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 95,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 91,919 miles

slight crackes in o/s/r tyre treads

sur-face corrosion on o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 13 May 2011 91,919 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

slight crackes in o/s/r tyre treads

sur-face corrosion on o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 13 May 2010 87,703 miles

slight crackes in o/s/r side wall

Fail 13 May 2010 87,703 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

slight crackes in o/s/r side wall

Pass 7 May 2009 84,615 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 84,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 80,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2008 80,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2007 75,327 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 62,945 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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BT03 YUJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BT03 YUJ, 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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BT03 YUJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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