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FJ03 HSC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,956 mi
Last recorded32,956 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 HSC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 32,956 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 32,921 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 32,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 31,568 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 31,568 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 31,379 miles

N/S/F SUSPENSION LEG QUITE RUSTY

O/S/F SUSPENSION LEG QUITE RUSTY

Pass 29 May 2019 30,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper TOP MARKER LAMP NOT WORKING-FIXED

REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 1 Jun 2018 29,463 miles

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 7 Jun 2017 28,264 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 28,264 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 25,643 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 24,692 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,416 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 23,415 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,276 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,775 miles

advise n/s front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,596 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,791 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,394 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,530 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 9,992 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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FJ03 HSC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FJ03 HSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ03 HSC?

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What year was FJ03 HSC registered?

FJ03 HSC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is FJ03 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 HSC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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