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FB53 KEJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,064 mi
Last recorded120,064 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KEJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 120,064 miles

Nearside Front strut has fluid leak

Offside Front cab step corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively at all 4 wheels (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body outer sills corroded and holed

Fail 6 Jul 2021 120,063 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front strut has fluid leak

Offside Front cab step corroded

Offside Front seat cushion damaged

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively at all 4 wheels (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body outer sills corroded and holed

Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,089 miles

Front Nail in tyre both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nsr tyres worn near the wearbands

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 23 Jan 2020 111,089 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling tyre sidewall (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Nail in tyre both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nsr tyres worn near the wearbands

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 24 Jan 2019 97,747 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2019 97,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,541 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 83,127 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear both tyres near the wearbands

Fail 5 Jan 2017 83,127 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear both tyres near the wearbands

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,843 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 74,843 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 62,087 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 62,087 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet hinges siezed

exhaust box outer skin insecure

intercooler protective cover insecure

o/s/r inner tyre near the wearbands

slight cuts in sidewall osr outer tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,329 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link damaged

o/s/f,n/s/f brake pads low

Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,447 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,983 miles

n/s/f play at steering

Pass 15 Oct 2010 20,695 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 20,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

Pass 14 Oct 2009 12,111 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,740 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 8,731 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 3,712 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,777 miles

n/s front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

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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FB53 KEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FB53 KEJ, 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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FB53 KEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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