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FY03 MYP

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

176,900 mi
Last recorded176,900 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 MYP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 176,900 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front lower step corroded and holed/inner sill corroded and holed

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

Rear offside/nearside inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside of 30 cms

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse lamps inop

Fail 4 Dec 2023 176,876 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front lower step corroded and holed/inner sill corroded and holed

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

Rear offside/nearside inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside of 30 cms

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 8 Dec 2022 174,948 miles

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

coolant leak from engine

Fail 30 Nov 2022 174,905 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion within 30 cm of rear spring mount (rear mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion within 30 cm of rear spring mount (rear mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak from engine

Pass 14 Dec 2021 171,921 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front inner wheel arch panel corroded and holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear offside/nearside wheel arch panels /floor corroded and holed in areas

Fail 10 Dec 2021 171,897 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front inner wheel arch panel corroded and holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear offside/nearside wheel arch panels /floor corroded and holed in areas

Pass 16 Dec 2020 168,571 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed

offside wiper could clear better

Fail 14 Dec 2020 168,571 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward and rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed

offside wiper could clear better

Pass 5 Dec 2019 162,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded and holed

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 157,316 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 157,228 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 150,378 miles

Nearside Rear sill /wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear slight brake lag

Offside Rear cross member outer skin corroded and holed

Fail 6 Dec 2017 150,273 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear sill /wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear slight brake lag

Offside Rear cross member outer skin corroded and holed

Pass 7 Dec 2016 143,970 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end has wear (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust silencer is deteriating

Pass 8 Dec 2015 136,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cut

Offside Rear chassis is corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 129,737 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 129,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 123,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 115,788 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 107,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear sill corroded to excess outside of 30 cms

nearside rear tyre tread cut

wipers could clear better

Pass 10 Dec 2010 98,416 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight splay n/s/r leaf spring

Pass 7 Dec 2009 90,599 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,763 miles

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

n/s mirror cap missing

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise??

Pass 11 Dec 2007 73,208 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 69,073 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,238 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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FY03 MYP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FY03 MYP, 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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FY03 MYP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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