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FV53 JXT

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,184 mi
Last recorded118,184 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 118,184 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 116,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 116,544 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 106,510 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 106,510 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 99,725 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 83,020 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 69,802 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,849 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,581 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 JXT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV53 JXT, 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 FV53 JXT registered?

FV53 JXT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is FV53 JXT safe to buy?

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