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FH03 YYM

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

199,018 mi
Last recorded199,018 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 YYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 199,018 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside covered in substance unable to check components

Fail 18 Dec 2015 199,379 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue tint (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear near leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not affecting driver view (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor exhaust blow

Fail 26 Sep 2015 197,789 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis excessive corrosion as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch x3 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis excessive corrosion as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 184,027 miles

ns windscreen cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2014 184,027 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns windscreen cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2014 168,365 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 168,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 135,187 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrsion to nearside rear lower panel

rear bumper damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2012 135,156 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)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrsion to nearside rear lower panel

rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2011 122,088 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 112,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 112,794 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 112,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 102,571 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 87,125 miles

parking brake travel high....

Fail 14 Oct 2008 87,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake travel high....

Fail 17 Aug 2007 72,207 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 72,207 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,053 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 YYM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YYM, 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 YYM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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