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BJ53 ELO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,370 mi
Last recorded163,370 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ELO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 163,370 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 137,079 miles

osf chassis leg corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2016 137,079 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg inner and outer near gearbox mount. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

osf chassis leg corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 123,003 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 123,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2014 113,937 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 113,917 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 101,812 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2013 101,812 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 93,433 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011
Fail 9 May 2011 83,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 May 2010 69,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2010 69,064 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,072 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 67,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,373 miles

Near side rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Off side front steering rack arm slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,358 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,468 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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BJ53 ELO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ53 ELO, 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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BJ53 ELO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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