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SJ53 CVT

2003 Ford Pick Up

Red Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,465 mi
Last recorded110,465 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Pick Up72,679 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 CVT
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 110,465 miles

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

underside body corroded and all suspenion components corred

Pass 10 Jul 2024 110,223 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle/diff, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

STRONG ADVISORY damp fuel stain on corroded fuel tank.

vehicle underside /chassis + body corroded

vehicle underside suspension components , corroded.

Pass 1 Aug 2023 109,802 miles

Chassis and sills corroded

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front foglight not working

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge close to exposing cords

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Rear diff slight oil leak

Suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2023 109,796 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Chassis and sills corroded

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front foglight not working

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge close to exposing cords

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Rear diff slight oil leak

Suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 109,620 miles

Both front upper ball joint dust covers in poor condition

Front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

General corrison under vehicle

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2021 109,618 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front upper ball joint dust covers in poor condition

Front brake discs corroded and worn

General corrosion under vehicle

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads and discs heat damaged

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 108,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,573 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 106,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 105,431 miles

some underside components show signs of corrision

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,554 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 100,848 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 98,343 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 91,493 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 91,493 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 83,523 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight sweat at steering box

Fail 25 Jan 2010 83,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight sweat at steering box

Pass 16 Dec 2008 72,263 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 60,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,631 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Pick Up?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,594
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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SJ53 CVT is a 2003 Ford Pick Up in Red with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 72,679 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ53 CVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ53 CVT registered?

SJ53 CVT is a 2003 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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