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FJ53 UCB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,680 mi
Last recorded119,680 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 119,680 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 119,607 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 113,185 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 105,809 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 105,800 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 100,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 93,380 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,897 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 79,393 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,127 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,069 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,651 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 64,892 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,578 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 60,578 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,617 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 55,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,271 miles

front pads low

Fail 18 Aug 2011 55,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front pads low

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,872 miles

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s rear leaf spring anchor bush deteriorated

towbar wiring damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2010 54,872 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

n/s rear leaf spring anchor bush deteriorated

towbar wiring damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2008 53,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,279 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,781 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 44,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,492 miles

Advise N/S/F tyre low on tread on edge

Advise both rear tyres low on tread

Advise brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 4 Sep 2006 33,492 miles

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

advise both rear tyres low on tread

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise n/s/f tyre low on tread on edge

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 UCB 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 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 UCB, 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 UCB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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