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FB03 MFJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,418 mi
Last recorded155,418 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 MFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 155,418 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 155,177 miles

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2024 154,874 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 154,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 154,933 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 150,963 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 149,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 147,556 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 145,228 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 10 Oct 2012 164,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 152,630 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 134,045 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 115,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 96,853 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 96,853 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,655 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 78,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,981 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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FB03 MFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FB03 MFJ, 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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FB03 MFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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