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FP03 YGE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

178,551 mi
Last recorded178,551 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 YGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 178,551 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner still corroded and wholed, not affecting structural rigidity

Pass 14 Jul 2025 174,474 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers Step corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 168,893 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and whole not reducing strength of vehicle

Offside Front inner sill corroded and whole not reducing strength of vehicle

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

prop shaft centre bearing has play

rear body wholed and corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 164,052 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 159,213 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 153,506 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 148,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 140,507 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 140,507 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 134,649 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 128,312 miles

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

Rear park brake cables deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2016 121,817 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 121,817 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 116,027 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 116,027 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 110,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2013 105,717 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracks appearing

Fail 13 Feb 2012 101,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 101,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 93,869 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 83,401 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 73,068 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 73,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 58,631 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 58,631 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,007 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 42,009 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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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FP03 YGE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 FP03 YGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP03 YGE registered?

FP03 YGE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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