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AD03 YAG

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

219,702 mi
Last recorded219,702 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YAG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 219,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil and power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights come on dim when brakes applied, suspect due to rear lamp faults

rear fog lamp tell tale flashes when fog side lights and indicator on, suspect due to rear lamp faults

underside very rusty and corroded in various places not within a prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2018 186,754 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 152,568 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on tread

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

some corrosion to underside

Fail 27 Jul 2017 152,568 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on tread

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

some corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Jul 2016 125,517 miles

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 27 Jul 2016 125,517 miles

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

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Jul 2015 100,621 miles

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

both rear chassis sections heavily corroded( to the inside of the rear wheels)

both rear suspension bump stop brackets heavily corroded

brake pedal rubber starting to wear through

corroded hole to nearside rear wheel arch/floor area - not considered to be a structual panel

corroded hole to offside inner sill - not considered to be a structual panel

corroded hole to offside inner, lower 1/4 panel (behind rear wheel) - not considered to be a structual panel.

many heavily corroded areas to underside of vehicle

nearside front foglamp not working

slight wear to offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 95,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,193 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch/sill panel excessivly corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,377 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,994 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 68,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs worn close to excess

Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,189 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,368 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,360 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,737 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,034 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 YAG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD03 YAG, 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 YAG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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