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FH03 YAW

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

124,324 mi
Last recorded124,324 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 YAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 124,324 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under body under sealed

Pass 27 Sep 2025 121,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 121,760 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 121,757 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 120,542 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 120,542 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed SECOND ROW (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 120,021 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 119,209 miles

Nearside box section is starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,108 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 117,906 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 115,881 miles

Offside Front rear wish bone bush has slight play

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone bush slightly worn. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,737 miles

Offside wiper blade deterioated

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 108,654 miles

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

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

rear axle bump stops adrift

Fail 15 Sep 2015 10,865 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear axle bump stops adrift

Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,353 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside shock absorber bellows/dust cover torn

slight endfloat in rear halfshafts

Fail 27 Aug 2013 104,767 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight endfloat in rear halfshfts

Pass 27 Aug 2013 104,767 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight endfloat in rear halfshfts

Pass 30 Aug 2012 100,552 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,606 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 97,603 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,523 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 95,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,042 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,426 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 81,426 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 77,772 miles

Oil leak

n/s sliding door handle faulty

oil leak rear mains seal

Fail 4 Jan 2008 77,772 miles

Front All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

n/s sliding door handle faulty

oil leak rear mains seal

Pass 6 Jan 2007 64,788 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 45,194 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 45,194 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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 YAW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 FH03 YAW, 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 FH03 YAW registered?

FH03 YAW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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