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FJZ 2448

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,333 mi
Last recorded170,333 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 2448
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2015 170,333 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low offside (1.8)

Braking system leaking rear brake compensator valve (3.6.A.1)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

excessive engine oil leak

front bumper insecure at offside

front to rear brake pipes start of corrosion

nail in offside front tyre

nearside outer sill section corroded

offside outer sill section corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 165,989 miles

nearside outer sill section corroded

noise from rear wheels (transmission noise ?)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 165,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside outer sill section corroded

noise from rear wheels (transmission noise ?)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 163,208 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 163,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 152,454 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 23 Feb 2012 152,454 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Feb 2011 140,897 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 129,519 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 112,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 95,663 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 95,663 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 77,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 77,739 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,473 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 60,398 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 2448 is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 2448, 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 FJZ 2448 registered?

FJZ 2448 is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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