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FJ53 CPV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,634 mi
Last recorded148,634 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 CPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 148,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 132,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 132,141 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 121,195 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes/ o/s/r inner tyre close to limit/ exhaust poor

Fail 29 Jan 2010 121,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on brake pipes/ o/s/r inner tyre close to limit/ exhaust poor

Pass 6 Feb 2009 99,291 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 99,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 71,881 miles

wear in rear roll bar bushes/ both n/s/r tyres close to limit/ o/s/f lower arm bush splitting/ wear in o/s/track rod end/

Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,230 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 CPV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FJ53 CPV, 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 FJ53 CPV registered?

FJ53 CPV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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