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FJ53 SZV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,340 mi
Last recorded189,340 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 189,340 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 189,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 185,335 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2015 184,937 miles

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

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle and on both sides inner and outer sills

Fail 23 Sep 2015 184,937 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle and on both sides inner and outer sills

Pass 29 Sep 2014 184,424 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 183,822 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 183,822 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 182,589 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 182,589 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 179,395 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 179,395 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 147,126 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 147,126 miles

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

propshaft rear bearing seperated

Pass 28 Sep 2009 114,984 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 94,155 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 71,814 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,590 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 SZV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SZV, 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 SZV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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