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FJZ 8827

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

214,355 mi
Last recorded214,355 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 8827
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 214,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 214,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 189,995 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 176,039 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 176,028 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 158,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 158,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 144,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack end

Pass 15 Jul 2015 130,105 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 121,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 16 Jul 2013 112,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 112,921 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 103,656 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 103,464 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 86,991 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,252 miles

offside rear inner tyre flat

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2009 84,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear inner tyre flat

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2008 120,817 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 120,817 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 68,864 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 47,195 miles

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 8827 is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 8827, 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 8827 is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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