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FH03 YBU

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

290,719 mi
Last recorded290,719 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 290,719 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

nearside front chassis excessive corrosion by the washer bottle area

nearside front inner wheel arch excessive corrosion behind the front bumper mounting

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 287,322 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 284,093 miles

both foot well and sills rusted and week

Fail 12 Aug 2015 284,042 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

both foot well and sills rusted and week

Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,906 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 280,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 277,859 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,729 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake cable rubbing offside rear inner tyre side wall cable nealy rub though

Fail 10 Aug 2012 7,708 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake cable rubbing offside rear inner tyre side wall cable nealy rub though

Pass 11 Aug 2011 265,488 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 265,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 26,019 miles

slight rear brake inbalance

Fail 5 Aug 2010 260,814 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

long hand brake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2009 255,050 miles

both front seatbelt starting to fray

Pass 2 Jul 2008 245,086 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 245,086 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

discs poor condition

os handbake cable poor condition

osr tyre has been rubbing at some time inside edge smooth

Pass 3 Jul 2007 211,520 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 211,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 171,961 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 171,961 miles

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

osr link rod poor condition

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 YBU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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