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FY52 YBN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

294,185 mi
Last recorded294,185 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 YBN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 294,185 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under front wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under front wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rear of power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 285,227 miles

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

Offside Front step slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2017 284,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 279,691 miles

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 14 Apr 2015 272,242 miles

Front brake disc worn.

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in off side tie rod.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 260,078 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 242,917 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slightly low effort to o/s rear foot and hand brake efforts

Pass 20 Feb 2012 215,922 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 215,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 191,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 164,327 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 160,358 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 160,358 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 146,559 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 118,332 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 118,332 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 94,101 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 94,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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FY52 YBN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY52 YBN, 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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FY52 YBN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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