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FY53 JUU

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

231,048 mi
Last recorded231,048 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 JUU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 231,048 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 231,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 230,185 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 218,728 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 198,330 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 198,155 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2019 197,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front door steps corroded

underside corrosion present.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 196,516 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak

underside corrosion present

Pass 30 Oct 2017 191,834 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 175,650 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front inner sill to step slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 151,484 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 151,484 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 145,023 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 135,902 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 129,950 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 172,422 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 145,347 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 138,274 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 138,274 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 109,550 miles

nearside rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2007 65,184 miles

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

offside marker light not working

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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FY53 JUU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY53 JUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY53 JUU registered?

FY53 JUU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is FY53 JUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 JUU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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