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FH03 LYU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

137,683 mi
Last recorded137,683 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 LYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 137,683 miles

Front Bumper insecure nearside & offside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure broken in centre (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side inner arches & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure mudguard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Front both outer sills, steps & wings corroded & holed

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

previous welding repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2023 131,740 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 131,647 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced between to cross-members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 121,189 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 115,891 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank strap corroded rear

middle chassis holed near fuel tank not in prescribed area

Fail 19 Nov 2020 115,890 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever linkage seized (1.1.17 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osf chassis /subframe mounting holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank strap corroded rear

middle chassis holed near fuel tank not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Sep 2019 112,778 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis repairs and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 112,778 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis repairs and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 111,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 111,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 109,256 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 108,160 miles

advised inner arches osf nsf rusty holed

advised inner wheel arch osf rusty corroded

advised nsr lamp unit holed

advised osf nsf door steps esessivly corroded holed

advised power sterring belt worn

advised remaing front brake pipes rust places

advised spare wheel missing

advised under side very rusty places

Fail 28 Jun 2016 108,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

advised inner arches osf nsf rusty holed

advised nsr lamp unit holed

advised osf nsf door steps esessivly corroded holed

advised power sterring belt worn

advised under side very rusty places

Pass 7 Jul 2015 105,529 miles

advised n sf inner wheel arch corroded

advised nsr lamp lences damaged

advised nsr tyre slight hight spot in tread

advised osf door step very rusty corroded holed

advised osf seat base rusty

advised serveral erea under van rusty corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 105,529 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advised n sf inner wheel arch corroded

advised nsr lamp lences damaged

advised nsr tyre slight hight spot in tread

advised osf door step very rusty corroded holed

advised osf seat base rusty

advised serveral erea under van rusty corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 101,616 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

nearside front floor is slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,041 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,842 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 84,297 miles

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,297 miles

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 76,581 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,494 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 69,494 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,583 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,031 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 42,338 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,828 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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FH03 LYU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FH03 LYU, 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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FH03 LYU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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