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FH03 YAX

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,722 mi
Last recorded150,722 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 YAX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 150,722 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal damp

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 150,722 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal damp

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 146,751 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 139,954 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 135,055 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel filter housing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 123,722 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 108,181 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 108,181 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 97,716 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 97,627 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,767 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 82,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 72,569 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 72,569 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,357 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,650 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 25,277 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 13,188 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 YAX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YAX, 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 YAX registered?

FH03 YAX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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