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FJ03 YJX

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

165,031 mi
Last recorded165,031 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 YJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 165,031 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 152,001 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 139,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to nearside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 139,014 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to nearside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 135,393 miles

n/s sill step corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 135,393 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s sill step corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 133,162 miles

n/s sill step corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 133,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s sill step corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 129,913 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 129,890 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear reverse lamp not working.

Steering rack has slight play at nearside front.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 127,117 miles

o/s rear corner of cab corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 122,088 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 115,806 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 111,606 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,475 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,383 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 98,471 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,915 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 91,781 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 91,781 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 87,010 miles

near side front tyre wearing low/near side steering rack slight play

Fail 25 Sep 2008 87,009 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

near side front tyre wearing low/near side steering rack slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2007 82,149 miles

near side front steering rack slight play †near side rear stablizer link

Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,071 miles

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

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

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 YJX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YJX, 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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FJ03 YJX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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