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FT03 BYL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

153,887 mi
Last recorded153,887 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 BYL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 153,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 153,872 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing rear centre (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 142,816 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 135,883 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 129,001 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 123,911 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 117,946 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 117,946 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 116,510 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 114,494 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 114,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 110,855 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 110,452 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,452 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 110,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,799 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,397 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,262 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,310 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,150 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 68,933 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 57,539 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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FT03 BYL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FT03 BYL, 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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What year was FT03 BYL registered?

FT03 BYL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FT03 BYL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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