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FJ53 UOV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,167 mi
Last recorded115,167 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 107,741 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 107,741 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 105,952 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 105,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,699 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 100,905 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 100,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front and rear tyre sidewalls damaged.

Offside Front brake pipe corroding, not yet considered excessive.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,661 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 92,527 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 87,517 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,186 miles

O/s wiper blade detteriating,still clearing screen.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,835 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 79,828 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,155 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 50,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,174 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,457 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 27,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UOV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 UOV, 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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What year was FJ53 UOV registered?

FJ53 UOV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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