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DY03 YLS

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

211,789 mi
Last recorded211,789 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 YLS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 211,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 208,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlamp's clouded

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

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

Undderside corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 205,233 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlights misted

underside corroded

wipers poor

Pass 27 Aug 2020 198,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front WING MIRROR DAMAGED

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

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

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

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

Outer sills corroded

Prop shaft mounting worn

Pass 17 Aug 2019 189,542 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

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

Outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 180,878 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

play in os steering arm

Pass 29 Aug 2017 173,534 miles

General under body corrosion

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 29 Aug 2017 173,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

General under body corrosion

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Aug 2016 165,230 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 154,420 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 149,027 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 149,014 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 142,322 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 135,409 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 126,356 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 114,650 miles

advise wear to front tyres

Pass 20 Aug 2009 104,349 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 89,373 miles

advise wear to both front tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2007 83,380 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 83,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

side loadind door taped and tied shut

Pass 27 Jul 2006 65,039 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 65,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YLS is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY03 YLS, 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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What year was DY03 YLS registered?

DY03 YLS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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