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FM03 KJE

2003 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

145,588 mi
Last recorded145,588 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 KJE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 145,588 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 145,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STEP HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 138,651 miles

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

Offside Outer sill holed . not in perscribed area

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 138,641 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed next to spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Outer sill holed . not in perscribed area

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 138,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.22 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner / outer sill & step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear face of outrigger / rear of wheel arch , marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill , before wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill , to rear of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Step / inner sill , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Outer sill , corroded & holed , not within a prescribed area

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 129,440 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked just outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside sill/inner sill and step corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 4 Nov 2020 129,440 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked just outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside sill/inner sill and step corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 26 Oct 2020 129,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp vavle to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres low

exhaust coorroded

front pads low

nsf inner step corroded

onr reg bulb inop

Pass 17 Oct 2019 185,199 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 121,829 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail,engine bay.front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber chassis rail above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation osr low (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limiting valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside sill inner and outer corroded, not considered excessive

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material limiting valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount,wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring. rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside sill inner and outer corroded, not considered excessive

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 2 Oct 2018 121,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear wheel cylinder.covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside sill inner and outer corroded, not considered excessive

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail top corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear wheel cylinder.covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill inner and outer corroded, not considered excessive

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,891 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front chassis rail top corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner step corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 119,890 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven ns low (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front chassis rail top corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner step corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 117,360 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 117,330 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering within 30cm of brake load valve (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower sill/door step corroded, but not within prescribed area.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,390 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,272 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 99,272 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr tyre slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall

Fail 31 Jul 2013 91,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr tyre slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,878 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside mirror repaired with tape

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 85,817 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside mirror repaired with tape

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 81,725 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

offside mirror cracked and repaired with tape

Fail 28 Jun 2011 81,725 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

offside mirror cracked and repaired with tape

Fail 16 Jun 2010 77,534 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/rear tyre cracking

o/s mirror repaired with tape

Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,534 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/rear tyre cracking

o/s mirror repaired with tape

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,897 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,278 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 57,244 miles

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

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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FM03 KJE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM03 KJE, 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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FM03 KJE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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