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FJ53 UTZ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,673 mi
Last recorded206,673 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UTZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 206,673 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front brake slight judder

metal power steering pipe slighty corroded

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s front lower balljoint gaitor split

slight mark on o/s rear lens

slight movement in rear leaf spring bushes

slight play in o/s front steering rack arm

slight roughness when o/s front wheel rotated

Fail 5 Aug 2011 206,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

metal power steering pipe slightly corroded

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

o/s door mirror glass slightly damaged

o/s front lower balljoint gaitor split

slight movement in rear leaf spring bushes

slight play in o/s front steering rack end/arm

slight roughness when o/s front wheel rotated

Pass 1 Sep 2010 186,292 miles

centre exhaust silencers deteriating

n/s middle door damaged

o/s mirror lens cracked

windscreen washer switch intermitent fault

Fail 25 Aug 2010 185,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust silencers deteriating

n/s middle door damaged

o/s mirror lens cracked

windscreen washer switch intermitent fault

Pass 24 Aug 2009 155,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 135,436 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 114,486 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 80,474 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 UTZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

FJ53 UTZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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