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AD03 BYM

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

225,376 mi
Last recorded225,376 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 225,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 221,446 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 218,176 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 215,156 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 198,685 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and presented heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear floor pans to inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play 2x rear slight end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 197,008 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above spring hanger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front inner door steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and all presented heavily painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear inner wheel arches \outer sills also signs of silicone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play 2x rear end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 188,285 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 179,628 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 179,628 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 171,319 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 171,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 156,997 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 156,997 miles

Brake valve retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 139,339 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 123,740 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 123,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 108,474 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 108,468 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,010 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

trim missing from nearside rear body

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Nov 2010 81,920 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

trim missing on nearside rear

Fail 23 Nov 2010 81,920 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

trim missing on nearside rear

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,705 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,954 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 55,954 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,359 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 46,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,712 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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AD03 BYM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AD03 BYM, 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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AD03 BYM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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