MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,425 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both (2.4.A.3)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-mil (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside, centre inner sill corroded/holed, but not in a prescribed area
Underside corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor/'outrigger' (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/drivers step (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre - inner sill (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-mil (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside, centre inner sill corroded/holed, but not in a prescribed area
Outer sills corroded
Underside corroded
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
Hazard switch poor operation
N/s/f tyre wearing low on tread
N/s/r outer sill starting to corrode
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard switch poor operation
N/s/f tyre wearing low on tread
N/s/r outer sill starting to corrode
travel at hand brake
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
travel at hand brake
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 JJX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 FV53 JJX, 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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FV53 JJX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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