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FT03 BYU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,955 mi
Last recorded185,955 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 185,955 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 176,910 miles

Brake pipes corroded under vehicle

Engine oil slightly leaking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle under corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2022 176,910 miles

Brake pipes corroded under vehicle

Engine oil slightly leaking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2021 162,720 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 139,433 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 139,433 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 122,858 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 122,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 106,539 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,230 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,230 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,841 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 72,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,492 miles

Off Side Front Tyre Running Low On Outer Edge..

Fail 25 Jun 2014 7,149 miles

Off Side Front Tyre Running Low On Outer Edge..

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,675 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER PART

Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,471 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 57,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,073 miles

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 53,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,099 miles

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

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

off side centure markerlight&near side rear marker not working

Fail 25 Jun 2008 43,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 43,535 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,863 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 34,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both offside rear tyres under inflated.(slight damge to outertyre).

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 BYU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FT03 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

FT03 BYU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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