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FH03 YBG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

182,460 mi
Last recorded182,460 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 182,460 miles

front anti roll bar mounts becoming worn

under side sill corroded out side area

Fail 12 Sep 2014 184,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front anti roll bar mounts becoming worn

under side sill corroded out side area

Pass 12 Sep 2013 163,350 miles

Front chassis rails corroded

O/S/F chassis rail (in engine bay) corroded

Underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Sep 2013 163,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Front chassis rails corroded

O/S/F chassis rail (in engine bay) corroded

Underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jul 2012 154,977 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 154,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Jun 2011 142,241 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 142,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

general condition of vehicle corrosion not in good state

Pass 24 Jun 2010 140,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 137,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chassis & underfloor corroding throughout

Fail 22 Jun 2009 137,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

chassis & underfloor corroding throughout

Fail 25 Jun 2008 132,108 miles

Chassis light corrosion.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel nut caps fitted.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 132,108 miles

Chassis light corrosion.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel nut caps fitted.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 112,376 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 95,621 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 95,621 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nail in off side front tyre

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 YBG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YBG, 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 YBG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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