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DX03 YWS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,055 mi
Last recorded186,055 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 YWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 186,055 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 186,055 miles

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 148,874 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 148,867 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 114,156 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 114,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 92,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 92,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 80,153 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

long travel on handbrake

Fail 19 Dec 2008 80,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

long travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Jun 2008 78,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

n/s mirror smashed.

o/s/r handbrake cable kinked.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 78,799 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

n/s mirror smashed.

o/s/r handbrake cable kinked.

Pass 23 May 2007 70,743 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 70,742 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

number plates deteriorating.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,838 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 51,838 miles

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

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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DX03 YWS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DX03 YWS, 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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DX03 YWS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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