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FA03 JYS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,590 mi
Last recorded93,590 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 JYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 93,590 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,605 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 91,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 91,615 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row drivers side inner seat belt (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,565 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,719 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,804 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 87,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,513 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,339 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 86,339 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,629 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 85,629 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,455 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 84,455 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,517 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,464 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,110 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 54,669 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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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FA03 JYS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA03 JYS, 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 FA03 JYS registered?

FA03 JYS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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