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BT03 YXD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,631 mi
Last recorded153,631 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 153,631 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 144,745 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 144,745 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 132,168 miles

n/s and o/s rear sills corroded but not in prescribed areas.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 132,167 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear sills corroded but not in prescribed areas.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 132,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 127,664 miles

Bonnet hinges appear very tight/stiff in operation

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 127,664 miles

Bonnet hinges appear very tight/stiff in operation

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 123,041 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 123,041 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 116,821 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 116,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 107,381 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 95,327 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 86,362 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,331 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 57,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded.

both rear leaf spring bushes worn.

underbody and outer sills corroded.

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 YXD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT03 YXD, 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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What year was BT03 YXD registered?

BT03 YXD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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