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FV53 JJX

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,425 mi
Last recorded110,425 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 JJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 110,425 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2016 103,092 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 103,038 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,934 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 85,697 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2014 69,193 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 69,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,125 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 68,125 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,941 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 59,941 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 53,350 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,350 miles

Hazard switch poor operation

N/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

N/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,665 miles

travel at hand brake

Fail 7 Sep 2010 44,665 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

travel at hand brake

Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,638 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,643 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 34,643 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,682 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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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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