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FH03 YSR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

182,776 mi
Last recorded182,776 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 182,776 miles

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

chassis rusty

crack in windscreen

inner and outer sill rusty

wheel arches rusty

Fail 18 May 2019 182,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

chassis rusty

crack in windscreen

inner and outer sill rusty

wheel arches rusty

Pass 16 May 2018 177,459 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass slightly damaged

engine oil leak

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Fail 12 May 2018 177,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass slightly damaged

engine oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2017 171,799 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four wheel arches rusty

both mirror glasses cracked

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre perishing

oil leak

outer seals rusty

slight play both front wheel bearings

van been welded and coated in undersill

Fail 18 May 2017 171,792 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four wheel arches rusty

both mirror glasses cracked

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre perishing

oil leak

outer seals rusty

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2016 162,219 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

front wheel arches rusty

inner and outer sills rusty

near side rear floor holed but not within 30cm

off side front tyre wall cracking and in very poor condition

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 151,885 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underbody corrosion front rear o/s n/s

Fail 18 Mar 2015 151,841 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underbody corrosion front rear o/s n/s

Pass 20 Mar 2014 138,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R Bump Stop Deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Underbody Corrosion Due To Age Of Vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2013 120,335 miles

chips in screen nearside

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leaks

Fail 2 Feb 2013 120,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

chip in screen n/s

Pass 30 Apr 2012 111,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 111,111 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 103,786 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged not to cords

Pass 24 Apr 2010 96,100 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 96,100 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 87,493 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 87,472 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 80,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 80,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2007 70,281 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,465 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 YSR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YSR, 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 YSR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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