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FJ03 OTN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,801 mi
Last recorded146,801 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OTN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 146,801 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 145,823 miles

steps holed by corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2020 145,375 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

steps holed by corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2019 142,892 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 142,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 141,613 miles

Oil leak diff ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 141,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 138,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside SILL CORRODED

Pass 1 Mar 2016 133,463 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 133,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 128,757 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 128,663 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 123,241 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 117,044 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 111,870 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 106,938 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 106,891 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 100,946 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 100,946 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,669 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 76,870 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 OTN 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 71.4%.

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 OTN, 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 FJ03 OTN registered?

FJ03 OTN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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