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FJZ 8848

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,302 mi
Last recorded174,302 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 8848
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 174,302 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 174,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake compensator (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 174,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis leg holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

o/s/f chassis leg holed and corroded (top section)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 166,795 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 166,791 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 161,005 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 145,658 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Sep 2012 145,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Sep 2011 128,834 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 112,127 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 102,677 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 88,800 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 72,114 miles

fault on clutch hydraulics

noisy w/bearing o/s/f

Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,502 miles

brake fluid level low

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 8848 is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 8848, 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 8848 registered?

FJZ 8848 is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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