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FJ53 CPX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,988 mi
Last recorded129,988 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 129,988 miles

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Fail 20 Apr 2022 129,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Pass 1 Apr 2021 125,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s inner wheel archs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 120,019 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake discs worn pads appear ok

both main brake pipes at rear corroded

coolant radiator insecure

exhaust system in poor condition

general corrosion to rear inner riggers

n/s and o/s rear inner tyres low tread and deteriorated in sidewalls

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre nail in outer edge

o/s rear outer tyre screw in tread

Fail 8 Jan 2020 120,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working also lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake discs worn pads appear ok

both main brake pipes at rear corroded

both sides rear parking brakes low effort

coolant radiator insecure

exhaust system in poor condition

general corrosion to rear inner riggers

n/s and o/s rear inner tyres low tread and deteriorated in sidewalls

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre nail in outer edge

o/s rear outer tyre screw in tread

Pass 10 Oct 2018 107,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 107,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2016 103,615 miles

drivers seat belt twisted and frayed

engine oil leak

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s wiper wheel box worn

rear body sides in poor condition

rear prop mount worn

slight noise o/s front wheel bearing

light corrosion to under side of vehicle

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both exhaust silencers deteriorated

brake pipes at l/s/v corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 102,501 miles

all rear tyres getting low in tread worn on edges and appear underinflated

both exhaust silencer covers deteriorated

both wipers poor wheel boxes worn

engine and transmission oil leaks

front brake pads starting to get low

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 28 May 2015 102,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear tyres getting low in tread worn on edges and appear underinflated

both exhaust silencer covers deteriorated

both wipers poor wheel boxes worn

engine and transmission oil leaks

front brake pads starting to get low

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 28 May 2014 97,378 miles

both front brake discs worn pads ok

drivers seat belt badly twisted

engine oil leak

n/s front tyre underinflated

n/s handbrake cable outer casing damaged

n/s parking brake slightly low in effort

n/s rear inner tyre slightly damaged

Fail 23 May 2014 97,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

both front brake discs worn pads ok

drivers seat belt badly twisted

engine oil leak

n/s front tyre underinflated

n/s handbrake cable outer casing damaged

n/s parking brake slightly low in effort

n/s rear inner tyre slightly damaged

Pass 8 May 2013 89,432 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 7 May 2013 89,432 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 18 May 2012 80,287 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 80,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r handbrake cable touching the road wheel

Pass 6 May 2011 68,541 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 68,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight oil leak on nearside rear hubseal

Pass 10 May 2010 60,725 miles

wipers poor

Fail 10 May 2010 60,725 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 20 May 2009 54,576 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,368 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,937 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,978 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 CPX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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