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FJ53 CKU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

175,381 mi
Last recorded175,381 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 CKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 May 2024 175,381 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed ENGINE CONDITION UNSUITABLE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MISSING (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS TOO LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL & STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL & STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached HUB PINCH BOLT INSECURE. HUB LIKELY TO BECOME DETATCHED (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 169,801 miles

slight corrosion offside front inner sill

Fail 10 Mar 2023 169,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight corrosion offside front inner sill

Pass 13 Apr 2022 161,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 160,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 160,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2020 160,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 156,242 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 156,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 152,897 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 152,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 148,633 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 143,759 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 143,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2015 138,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 133,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,104 miles

boot split on n/s bottom ball joint

Fail 26 Jan 2013 128,003 miles

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

boot split on n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2012 122,198 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 122,194 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 115,670 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 115,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/side front wing insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2009 110,928 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 105,844 miles

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

front brake imbalance 24%

Pass 6 Sep 2007 93,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,731 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 70,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 CKU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CKU, 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 CKU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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