MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside inner sill rusted and holed
Offside Front step rusted and holed
both front forward inner wheel arches rusted and holed
wipers smear
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward (2.4.A.3)
Nearside inner sill rusted and holed
Offside Front step rusted and holed
both front forward inner wheel arches rusted and holed
wipers smear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect diffused (1.8.A.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Clutch/pedal fault
Coil spring corroded both front
Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside front inner wing panels
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and front to rear pipes
Nearside inner sill panels/skin corroded
Nearside rear chassis corroded above axle
Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded
Offside front chassis corroded
Oil leaks
Rear suspension bump-stops missing
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
welding on chassis covered with sealant
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside front inner wing panels
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and front to rear pipes
Clutch/pedal fault
Coil spring corroded both front
Nearside inner sill panels/skin corroded
Nearside rear chassis corroded above axle
Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded
Offside front chassis corroded
Oil leaks
Rear suspension bump-stops missing
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside front inner wing panels (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill panel and side step under vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear at bump-stop mounting points (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in engine compartment (6.1.A.1)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear leaf spring mounting points (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
rear bumper trim damaged
rear service brake slightly imbalanced 25%
rear suspension bump-stops missing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear cable crossmember mounting point (3.1.9)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside front inner wing panels (6.1.B.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill panel and side step under vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear at bump-stop mounting points (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in engine compartment (6.1.A.1)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear leaf spring mounting points (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
front silencer deteriorating (outer skin
rear bumper trim damaged
rear suspension bump-stops missing
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
clutch pedal antislip pad incomplete
exhaust silencers deteriorating
nearside front inner wing panel corroded, nearside inner sill under vehicle corroded
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear no plate loose
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
clutch pedal antislip pad incomplete
exhaust silencers deteriorating
nearside front inner wing panel corroded, nearside inner sill under vehicle corroded
rear no plate loose
General corrosion arround vehicle.
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
hand brake travel high
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
hand brake travel high
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
slight gearbox oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
baby seat fitted in nearside passenger seat
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing
exhaust system rusty
front brake discs worn low and in poor condition
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ53 UCE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 UCE, 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 UCE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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