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AD03 YAE

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

133,901 mi
Last recorded133,901 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 133,901 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 115,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sills holed with rust but not in prescribed areas innerand outer

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

underside of vehicle generally rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2023 115,647 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sills holed with rust but not in prescribed areas innerand outer

Fail 11 Feb 2022 110,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,521 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 109,660 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Leaf Spring Mount Area Outer Sill/Outrigger - Marked In Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Leaf Spring Mount Inner Sill Area - Marked in Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch Area - Marked In Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Leaf Spring Mount Inner Sill Area - Marked In Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Leaf Spring Mount Area - Marked In Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside Inner Sill Areas Corroded and Holed But Not In Prescribed Areas

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush - On Limit Now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Corroded

Oil Residue Engine/Gearbox Areas

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Heavily Cracked Outer Edges and Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 104,131 miles

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

nearside & offside inner sills are corroded & holed

nearside front lower arm rear bush is split cracking

nearside rear floor pan corroded & holed

nearside rear tyre is cracking

vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside under bonnet

Fail 17 Apr 2019 104,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside & offside inner sills are corroded

nearside front lower arm rear bush is split / cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2018 103,082 miles

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

nearside & offside front door steps are corroded & holed

nearside & offside front lower arm bushes are split

offside & nearside inner sills are corroded & holed

Fail 25 Apr 2018 103,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside & offside front door steps are corroded & holed

nearside & offside front lower arm bushes are split

offside & nearside inner sills are corroded & holed

Pass 10 Apr 2017 101,484 miles

offside & nearside inner & outer sills are corroded // thin

Fail 10 Apr 2017 101,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside & nearside inner & outer sills are corroded // thin

Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,926 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 96,926 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brakes have imbalance

nearside & offside front lower arm bushes are split / movement

nearside & offside rear tyres are cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2015 91,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 89,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre and rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 85,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

centre and rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,281 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 81,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,083 miles

both rear hand brake cable clips are worn

nsf fog not working

wiper are smeary

Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,593 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,406 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,665 miles

ridge of corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

Pass 2 May 2006 33,027 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 32,165 miles

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

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 YAE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YAE, 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 YAE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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