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FJZ 4718

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,209 mi
Last recorded207,209 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 4718
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 207,209 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 206,151 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 205,325 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 203,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 202,382 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 200,757 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 196,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 194,958 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 194,238 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 191,504 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 186,129 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 16 May 2014 183,733 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 183,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 171,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 163,493 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 154,269 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 147,571 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 147,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 135,949 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 135,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 126,544 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Apr 2007 102,493 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 102,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 79,962 miles

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

front brakes inbalance of 19%

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 4718 is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FJZ 4718, 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 4718 registered?

FJZ 4718 is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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