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DY03 YLT

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,518 mi
Last recorded173,518 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 173,518 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure coroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whell arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Floor not fully secure coroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 168,437 miles

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))

under body slightly corroded and cover with under seal

Pass 2 Aug 2019 162,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

front subframe slightly corroded

slight corrosion around suspension mounting points

Fail 18 Jul 2019 162,508 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulbs fitted to rear front lights coming on with brake (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run just before tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view approaching zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff corroded and leaking on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 161,756 miles

N/S rear number plate bulb inop

all brake pipes greased

slight corrosion throughout vehicle

slight oil leak

slight play N/S front rear bush

small chip in window screen

Pass 19 Jul 2017 159,891 miles

all brake pipes greased

rear diff corroded and leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2017 159,861 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

all brake pipes greased

rear diff corroded and leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2016 156,787 miles

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

rear diff corroded and slight leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 151,666 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 31 Jul 2014 145,685 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 136,330 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes heavily greased

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 127,404 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 127,404 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 115,937 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 103,806 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,952 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,896 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 63,030 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,137 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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DY03 YLT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YLT, 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 YLT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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