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FJZ 6183

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,079 mi
Last recorded163,079 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 6183
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 163,079 miles

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

Oil leak

alternator drive belt is in very poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2011 162,463 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

alternator drive belt is in very poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2011 146,399 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 142,238 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 142,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 124,774 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 101,069 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 78,511 miles

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

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

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 6183 is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue 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 FJZ 6183, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJZ 6183 registered?

FJZ 6183 is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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