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FJ53 WPM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

161,223 mi
Last recorded161,223 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 161,223 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 161,226 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 161,007 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brakes not tested brake pipe condision

Pass 12 Sep 2024 158,431 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arch tubs and front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 158,431 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arch tubs and front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 154,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 May 2022 154,012 miles

Chassis and most suspension components cover with under seal

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 153,926 miles

oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 153,926 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 152,427 miles

underside corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 151,684 miles

underside corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 150,880 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 150,324 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 146,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 136,014 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front lower Suspension arm(s) rear rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 20 Jan 2015 135,832 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front lower Suspension arm(s) rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear Anti-roll bar linkage(s) rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 8 Jan 2014 123,676 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 123,642 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 114,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 105,814 miles

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

O/S/F DISC SCORED

O/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 105,814 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

O/S/F DISC SCORED

O/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 99,460 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 99,459 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 3 Oct 2009 92,268 miles

1. Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

1. Nearside rear outer & nearside front tyre surface cuts on side walls and treads

1. Offside rear brake back plate damp possible start of hub seal leaking

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2009 92,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1. Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

1. Nearside rear outer & nearside front tyre surface cuts on side walls and treads

1. Offside rear brake back plate damp possible start of hub seal leaking

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 85,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 68,701 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,364 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 51,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r inner tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

travel in handbrake

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 WPM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WPM, 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 WPM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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