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EJ03 FJU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

191,551 mi
Last recorded191,551 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 FJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 191,551 miles

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

UNDER SIDE HAD POOR REPAIRS OND FIBREGLASSED AND UNDERSEALED AND CORRRDED

Fail 1 Jul 2025 191,516 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under side of vehicle heave corroded and undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2018 191,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails corroded within 30cm of shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both rear tyre valves deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 191,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails corroded within 30cm of shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both rear tyre valves deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 189,709 miles

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

bodywork corroded and holed

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2017 189,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 189,230 miles

both inner sills corroded

both rear bump stops missing

near side rear brake sticking

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 189,156 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both inner sills corroded

both rear bump stops missing

near side rear brake sticking

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 186,014 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 185,987 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 May 2014 183,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 180,486 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 177,418 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 177,418 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 167,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 167,560 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 151,604 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 134,239 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 134,224 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.5.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

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

both wiper blades worn

hand brake high

Pass 6 Mar 2008 108,397 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 108,397 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 89,862 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 80,181 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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EJ03 FJU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EJ03 FJU, 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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EJ03 FJU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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