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FJ53 FTC

2003 Iveco Daily

Green Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,241 mi
Last recorded155,241 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Iveco Daily107,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 FTC
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 155,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 154,857 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 154,853 miles

Fuel system component insecure Pump & hoses @ nsf hassis leg (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Service brake failing due to not enough braking at rear / adjust load valve !!

Fail 23 Mar 2018 154,850 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure between engine & chassis rail (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed at chassis, fuel pump metal clip rubbing on pipe ! (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 153,087 miles

non standard suspension fitted to rear

Fail 1 Oct 2016 153,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe welding needs seam welding all way around (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings welding and patches within inner wheelarch need seam welding (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened heat applied (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified and seriously weakened rear sticks out too far - possible to foul wheel when loaded (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bracket not seam welded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre tank mod mount needs seam welding to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe welding needs seam welding all way around (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened heat applied and poor fit (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified and seriously weakened sticks out too far - possible to foul wheel when loaded (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bracket not seam welded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings All 4 rear coil spring cups need seam welding to axle / chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both bed support bracket mods need seam welding to chassis (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 153,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 134,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 127,072 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

offside front suspension mounting cover fractured and holed

Pass 4 Nov 2013 127,072 miles

offside front suspension mounting cover fractured and holed

Pass 8 Nov 2012 108,491 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 108,491 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,651 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,003 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,822 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 58,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,285 miles

multiple slight chips on windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2007 47,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

multiple slight chips on windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2006 161,988 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Iveco Daily?

Based on 817,098 MOT tests across 76,231 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
8,167
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
76,231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,319
Registration plate lamp not working 38,656
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,483
position lamp(s) not working 25,160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24,468
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FJ53 FTC is a 2003 Iveco Daily in Green with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Iveco Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 107,324 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 Iveco Daily fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 FTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco Daily typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Iveco Daily is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ53 FTC is a 2003 Iveco Daily, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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