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FJZ 2441

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

201,551 mi
Last recorded201,551 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 2441
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2023 201,551 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested Engine has rattle and not running has it should be. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing and chassis area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wing to chassis area. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on.

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 199,302 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides inner ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective internal damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2021 198,576 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 198,569 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 198,562 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn 1st centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rust hole in chassis within 30cm of shockabsrber (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rust holes in chassis within 30cm of shockabsrber and link arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rust holes in 1st rear cross member within 30cm of spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rust holes within 30cm of hand brake mounting 3rd cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rust holes n/s under step within 30cm of lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rust holes o/s under step within 30cm of lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rust holes under inner wing near spring n/s (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rust holes under o/s inner wing within 30cm of spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Cut in N/S/R inner tyre but not showing plys

Rear G/box seal leaking

Rear Rust holes in 2nd Cross member within 30cm of suspension

Pass 27 Nov 2019 195,583 miles

Floor rotten.

O/S/F steering rack play.

O/S/F tyre 2mm

Fail 27 Nov 2019 195,582 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe not clip in from master cylinder to o/s/ f chassis.

Floor rotten.

O/S/F steering rack play.

O/S/F tyre 2mm

Pass 21 Dec 2018 189,579 miles

holes in wooden floor

n/s/r no.plate light lens missing

side flaps broken on body.

slight play steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2018 189,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rust hole within 30cm of suspension spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light to bright (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member rusted away near hand brake cable bracket and prop shaft. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

holes in wooden floor

n/s/r fog light n/w

n/s/r no.plate light lens missing

passenger outer handle sticks

rev.s lights n/w

side flaps broken on body.

slight play steering rack

top cab marker lights n/w.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 185,313 miles

both front top cab lights n/w.

n/s/f body side flap damaged.

n/s/r fog light n/w.

n/s/r inner tyre low 2mm + perished.

n/s/r no. plate lamp damaged.

Fail 12 Dec 2017 185,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rust holes within 30cm of spring. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rust holes within 30cm of spring. (2.4.A.3)

both front top cab lights n/w.

n/s/f body side flap damaged.

n/s/r fog light n/w.

n/s/r inner tyre low 2mm + perished.

n/s/r no. plate lamp damaged.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 174,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 174,027 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Centre prop centre bearing rubber worn

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 165,874 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 165,873 miles

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 151,566 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 151,566 miles

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

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 133,034 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 124,537 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 108,239 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 97,800 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 97,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 79,931 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 79,930 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 60,544 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 60,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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FJZ 2441 is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FJZ 2441, 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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FJZ 2441 is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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