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FY52 YZH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,922 mi
Last recorded75,922 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 YZH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,922 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front slight play in king pins

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doors at bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills both sides middle and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 75,784 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber collapsed (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective slight play ()

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside centre inner sill has slight corrosion

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

both rear doors are slightly damaged/corroded

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

front cross member is slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,719 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes greased

both inner sills slight corrosion

front cross member slight corrsion

Fail 28 Oct 2017 71,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and slightly outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes greased

both inner sills slight corrosion

front cross member slight corrsion

Pass 20 Jun 2015 68,429 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 68,420 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pipes greased up when pressanted for test

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,382 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,382 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 11 Jul 2013 68,310 miles

advise both front king pins has lift in them.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 68,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both front king pins has lift in them.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,086 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,083 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,222 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,303 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 59,303 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,765 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,205 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 46,205 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2006 38,653 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 28,565 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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FY52 YZH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FY52 YZH, 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 YZH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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