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FJ53 CCA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

192,896 mi
Last recorded192,896 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 CCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 192,896 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019
Fail 11 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 190,026 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis very rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

very rusty in places

Fail 10 Dec 2018 190,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis very rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

very rusty in places

Pass 17 Aug 2017 188,712 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust outer skin

Fail 10 Aug 2017 188,712 miles

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

Central Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust outer skin

Pass 21 Apr 2016 182,457 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 182,457 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 170,253 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear diff slight leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2015 170,253 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear diff slight leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2014 157,205 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 149,396 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 149,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer sills corroded

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 139,675 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 139,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dif pinnion oil seal leaking

gear box rear oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2011 128,907 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 128,907 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 117,200 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 111,744 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 111,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 94,693 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 94,693 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 71,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 71,429 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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FJ53 CCA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FJ53 CCA, 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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FJ53 CCA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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