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MF53 PFJ

2003 Ford Transit Custom

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

196,106 mi
Last recorded196,106 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Custom132,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 PFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Custom
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 196,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 192,718 miles

A lot of underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 188,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 184,939 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 180,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 171,930 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 167,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 161,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2017 149,059 miles

underbody corroded but not holed

Pass 1 Mar 2016 139,724 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 132,009 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking/split

Fail 18 Feb 2014 124,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 124,199 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 108,122 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 97,864 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 86,171 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,171 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 74,380 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,511 miles

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

nearside wiper blade smearing screen slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 47,050 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Custom?

Based on 443,970 MOT tests across 79,473 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
10,634
Miles/Year
79,473
On UK Roads
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MF53 PFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Custom in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Custom models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 132,695 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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MF53 PFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Custom, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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