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AD03 YBB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

240,553 mi
Last recorded240,553 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 240,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp misted

Nearside Front Inner Step area corrored

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corrored

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

Rear Crossmember and floor areas corrored

Pass 11 May 2018 238,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 234,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side middle outer sill rusting

Fail 26 Apr 2017 234,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side middle outer sill rusting

Pass 19 Apr 2016 231,518 miles

Nearside inner sill rusting

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside chassis member rusting

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges - requires attention soon (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 231,518 miles

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

Nearside inner sill rusting

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside chassis member rusting

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges - requires attention soon (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 226,676 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

n/s inner sill rusting

slight side play n/s/front wheel

Fail 8 Apr 2015 226,676 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

n/s inner sill rusting

slight side play n/s/front wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2014 222,230 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 222,230 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 217,974 miles

o/s/rear wheel arch rusting

Fail 12 Apr 2013 217,970 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/rear wheel arch rusting

Pass 5 Apr 2012 213,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 208,676 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 195,800 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 187,854 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 187,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f bumper insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2008 187,838 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 139,287 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 104,227 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 104,227 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake pedal rubber has slight split

exhaust system bent and fouling body

gearbox mount bush split

long travel at hand brake lever

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 YBB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YBB, 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 YBB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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