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DY03 VYT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,961 mi
Last recorded175,961 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VYT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2024 175,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front silencer cracked and breaking off at front face area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre belt will not pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 'B' post, inner sill area and upwards towards seat belt reel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill is corroded and detached, all the way from 'B' post to front edge of rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Looks like oil of some sort, through back plate inspection hole (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Easy 50% lagging in operation. Could be a combination of tight wheel cylinder and shoe contamination (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength To rear of spring hanger corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 'B' post inner sill area and upwards to seat belt reel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of spring hanger corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached It's already fell off. The whole exhaust and mountings area missing, from front silencer, backwards (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured Front anchor part of spring broken and partially missing (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Reverse lights inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

NOTE:- VEHICLE WILL REQUIRE ANOTHER EMISSIONS AND BRAKE TEST TEST AFTER REPAIR

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch to floor area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'B' post, sill and door shut area. Metal sounds dull when tapped (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Benefit of the doubt given. Worth doing though (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 'Front' inner wheel arch to engine bay corroded. Small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corroded and slight holed into load area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 166,792 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not so sure these will last to next MOT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lagging in operation slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area, as a whole. Small corrosion holes evident (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upward facing chassis rail, within engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak close water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 166,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure Radial movement detected by hand, in road wheel and hub, when brakes are applied. Suspect all bolts are loose, brake discs to hub assembly (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lagging in operation slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area, as a whole. Small corrosion holes evident (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upward facing chassis rail, within engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak close water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 159,216 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Hence service brake flucutation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Quite bad engine oil leak. Looks like servo vacuum pump area. Boarderline MOT fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe/union to power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 158,980 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective U.V. style discolouration. Beam pattern diminishing slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Hence service brake flucutation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Quite bad engine oil leak. Looks like servo vacuum pump area. Boarderline MOT fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe/union to power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 152,177 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side rear mount area. IE Bolt through suspension arm, showing signs of rust 'bleeding' through bolt and bush. Please check (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush detriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 152,169 miles

Exhaust system insecure Mounting broken off and blowing. Tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/75R16 & 205/75R16 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side rear mount area. IE Bolt through suspension arm, showing signs of rust 'bleeding' through bolt and bush. Please check (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush detriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 143,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Under body corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2020 143,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Under body corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2019 137,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 131,050 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 130,891 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind back wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind back wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres 2mm .rear axel diff bearings have slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2017 123,016 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,595 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 23 Sep 2016 112,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 98,532 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

front brake caliper sliders worn

Fail 26 Sep 2014 83,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

front brake caliper sliders worn

Pass 22 May 2013 65,087 miles

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 21 May 2013 65,084 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 3 May 2012 55,437 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 55,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,979 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,609 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,592 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 20,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC FACE SCOURED. †EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY IN VISCOUS COOLING FAN. †FRONT GRILL INSECURE. †REAR NO. PLATE FIXINGS LOOSE.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,758 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 15,757 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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DY03 VYT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY03 VYT, 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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DY03 VYT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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