MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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osf chassis leg corroded
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
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
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Near side rear tyre sidewall scuffed
Off side front steering rack arm slight play
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BJ53 ELO registered?
BJ53 ELO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 October 2003.
Is BJ53 ELO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ53 ELO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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