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CE03 YFD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,165 mi
Last recorded132,165 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 132,165 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 132,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general body corrossion

Fail 21 Oct 2020 132,057 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 Oct 2019 125,361 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

general corrosion all round

Pass 12 Oct 2018 114,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill(would benefit attention) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 114,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill(would benefit attention) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,444 miles

Nearside Front inner floor pan area x1 small hole

Nearside Front outer body sill x2 small holes

alot of surface corrosion in places

brake peddle rubber worn

clutch peddle rubber worn

Fail 16 Oct 2017 102,426 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle silding door (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front inner floor pan area x1 small hole

Nearside Front outer body sill x2 small holes

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

alot of surface corrosion in places

brake peddle rubber worn

clutch peddle rubber worn

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,302 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 91,212 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front subframe bent at lower arm rear bush fixing

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

both rear suspension bump stops hanging off

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,146 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 86,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 85,923 miles

Air bag light staying on

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 85,923 miles

Air bag light staying on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,811 miles

air bag warning light is on

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,756 miles

air bag light on

offside rear fog light lens damaged (small hole)

offside wiper blade insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,219 miles

Air bag light on dash!

Condensation in N/S headlamp!

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 61,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 61,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,514 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 39,514 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 YFD 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 63.6%.

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 CE03 YFD, 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 YFD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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