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FL53 KJZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,682 mi
Last recorded77,682 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 KJZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 77,682 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 77,682 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,708 miles

heavily under sealed

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,871 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,563 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear bump stop deteriorating.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,306 miles

Slight corrosion to nearside rear sill

Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,251 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to nearside rear sill

Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,731 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Slight marking not on front screen

Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,808 miles

Rear brakes noisey when applied.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 51,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes noisey when applied.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,038 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,558 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,158 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,258 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 29,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 24,203 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,203 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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FL53 KJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL53 KJZ, 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 FL53 KJZ registered?

FL53 KJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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