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FD03 JXC

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,097 mi
Last recorded125,097 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 JXC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 125,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear inner wheel-arch/chassis corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under-vehicle rusted

Pass 18 Jan 2024 124,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside outer-sill corroded

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 124,311 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel-arch corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2022 124,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel-arch corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021 124,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

under-vehicle rusted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,887 miles

Nearside Rear inner/wheel-arch corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 121,537 miles

Rear floors to inner wheel-arches corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 121,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear floors to inner wheel-arches corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 118,636 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 118,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven 45% (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 112,001 miles

Coolant level low. Topped up with plain water it is advised that antifreeze content is checked.

Front and Rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Nearside rear tyre badly scuffed on outer wall

Offside rear light and indicator lens cracked but not emmiting a white light.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 111,977 miles

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

Coolant level low. Topped up with plain water it is advised that antifreeze content is checked.

Front and Rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Nearside rear tyre badly scuffed on outer wall

Offside rear light and indicator lens cracked but not emmiting a white light.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,938 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 106,915 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,843 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 83,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,820 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 51,629 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,858 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,704 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,395 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 18,361 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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FD03 JXC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FD03 JXC, 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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What year was FD03 JXC registered?

FD03 JXC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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