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CE03 YFA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,193 mi
Last recorded186,193 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 YFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 186,193 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 181,464 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underneath seat frame corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner frame corroded x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 173,663 miles

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

under body corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2019 173,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most side near suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear side of susopension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle bottom side near suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle side of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most side near suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

under body corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 166,611 miles

slight play near side rear wheel bearing

under body corrosion ,repairs ,and under sealed

Fail 23 Jan 2018 166,611 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play near side rear wheel bearing

under body corrosion ,repairs ,and under sealed

Pass 10 Jan 2017 158,053 miles

both rear under wheel arch areas corroded

front door steps corroded

movement near side rear wheel bearing

under body repairs +under sealed

Fail 9 Jan 2017 158,053 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear under wheel arch areas corroded

front door steps corroded

movement near side rear wheel bearing

under body repairs +under sealed

Pass 13 Jan 2016 149,948 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 135,550 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 135,546 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 120,631 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

general condition represents the age of the vechile

Fail 18 Dec 2013 120,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

general condition represents the age of the vechile

Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,502 miles

General condition represents age of vechile

Pass 7 Dec 2011 92,075 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,233 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,177 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,566 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,058 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,846 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 33,845 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CE03 YFA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CE03 YFA, 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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CE03 YFA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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