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DY03 YMH

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,250 mi
Last recorded152,250 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 YMH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 152,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

centre box and back box outer casing corroded

clutch anti slip missing

nearside front upper side light inoperative

nearside front wheel arch / door slighty damaged

offside rear upper reflector slighty damaged

oil leak around engine

rear differential casing corroded

wiper motor requires attention soon

Fail 26 Mar 2013 152,246 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

centre box and back box outer casing corroded

clutch anti slip missing

nearside front upper side light inoperative

nearside front wheel arch / door slighty damaged

offside rear upper reflector slighty damaged

oil leak around engine

rear differential casing corroded

wiper motor requires attention soon

Pass 19 Mar 2012 138,456 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

neareside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front wheel arch / door slighty damaged

offside rear light lense slighty damaged

oil leaki around engine

rear number plate slighty damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 126,913 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

both wipers slighty smearing screen

nearside front bumper requires further securing soon

nearside front wing / door slighty damaged

offside rear light lense slighty damaged

rear differential casing corroded

rear number plate slighty discoloured

Fail 18 Mar 2011 126,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

both wipers slighty smearing screen

nearside front bumper requires further securing soon

nearside front wing / door slighty damaged

offside rear light lense slighty damaged

rear differential casing corroded

rear number plate slighty discoloured

Pass 23 Mar 2010 113,284 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wheel arch/panel slightly damaged

nearside passenger door slightly damaged

offside rear light lense slightly damaged

rear anti roll bar requires attention soon

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2008 83,668 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 83,604 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate does not have a BSAU145d number

nearside front rack joint has slight play

offside front link rod slightly distorted

Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,445 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 67,445 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

o/s side marker inop

Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,075 miles

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

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 YMH is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YMH, 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 YMH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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