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DV03 YBY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

277,343 mi
Last recorded277,343 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 277,343 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 274,910 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 271,709 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 271,709 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 266,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 262,873 miles

customer advised rear wheel cylinder been replaced before test - brakes meeting limit

Fail 11 May 2015 263,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside rear axle seal leaking and contaminating brakes

Pass 1 May 2014 244,084 miles

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

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

bad oil leak on engine

o/s/r hub seal leaking

windscreen cracked but not in swept zone

Pass 17 Apr 2013 244,008 miles

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

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

bad oil leak on engine

o/s r hub seal leaking

windscreen cracked, but not in swept area

Pass 30 Jul 2010 240,918 miles

windscreen cracked in base line

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 240,913 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

windscreen cracked in base line

Pass 11 Mar 2009 201,389 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 144,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wear to both rear tyres

handbrake travel

rear brake comparison Borderline

Pass 10 Jan 2007 96,361 miles

1.front interccoler loose †2.n/s front engine mount damaged and cradle †3.o/s front tyre worn on inner edge †4.cut in n/s front tyre outer wall no chords showing

Pass 15 Feb 2006 91,682 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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DV03 YBY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DV03 YBY, 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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DV03 YBY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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