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FG03 FJU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,822 mi
Last recorded118,822 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 118,822 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 118,822 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 115,121 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 115,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 110,888 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 110,531 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 110,529 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,859 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 102,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2013 97,253 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,303 miles

front screen stone chipped legal at test

n/s rear rubber bump stop missing o/s damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2012 90,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,151 miles

nearside rear suspension bumpstop missing

offside rear suspension bumpstop hanging down

Fail 14 Apr 2011 83,150 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

nearside rear suspension bumpstop missing

offside rear suspension bumpstop hanging down

Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,480 miles

both rear suspension bumpstops perrishing

Fail 17 Mar 2010 76,439 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear suspension bumpstops perrishing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,733 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 69,693 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,207 miles

o/s front brake disc slightly worn legal at test

o/s front lower screen stone chipped but legal at test

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,495 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,489 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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FG03 FJU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FG03 FJU, 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 FG03 FJU registered?

FG03 FJU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FG03 FJU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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