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FY53 UJC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,211 mi
Last recorded168,211 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 UJC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 168,211 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 168,211 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 160,049 miles

both front inner wings corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Jan 2016 154,197 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

van leaning to o/s

Pass 13 Jan 2015 147,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

middlebox outerskin corroded

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Fail 6 Jan 2015 147,035 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

middlebox outerskin corroded

o/s/f tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2013 140,212 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 132,815 miles

Brake pipes front to back corroding

Centre exhaust section deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Power steering felt notchy when cold then cleared up, Possible pump/drivebelt fault

Pass 6 Jan 2012 123,863 miles

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

Centre exhaust system corroding to excess

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wheel arch corroding

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 121,264 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 121,262 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 102,556 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 102,556 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,090 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,942 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,278 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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FY53 UJC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJC, 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 FY53 UJC registered?

FY53 UJC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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