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FA03 JZH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,743 mi
Last recorded166,743 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 JZH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 166,743 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake discs corroded

General corrosion

Slight play Nearside front lower ball joint

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2017 165,786 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front inner upper wings starting to corrode

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Aug 2017 165,786 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front inner upper wings starting to corrode

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2016 164,643 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Front upper inner wings starting to corrode

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2015 162,749 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 155,282 miles

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

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

rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 155,282 miles

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

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

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

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

rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 146,078 miles

both sills slightly corroded

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

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

both rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2012 137,623 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 128,934 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 123,226 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 123,226 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 112,817 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 103,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,155 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 93,135 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 71,686 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

slight movement to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jul 2006 71,686 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

slight movement to both rear wheel bearings

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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FA03 JZH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FA03 JZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA03 JZH registered?

FA03 JZH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is FA03 JZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 JZH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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