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FD03 LJX

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,434 mi
Last recorded171,434 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 LJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 171,434 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 163,058 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Cab corroded

Drivers seat worn

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Hub back plate damp

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 163,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres wearing low

Cab corroded

Drivers seat worn

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Hub back plate damp

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 159,195 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

drivers seat deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 150,749 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 141,719 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 141,719 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 131,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 131,864 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 124,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 124,712 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 114,469 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 114,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 104,462 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 96,479 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,907 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 64,246 miles

Offside door mirror secured by cable ties

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 LJX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc 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 FD03 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

FD03 LJX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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