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BJ53 EPC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,392 mi
Last recorded212,392 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 212,392 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 212,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 209,110 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear x2 arches and cross member

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2020 209,110 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear x2 arches and cross member

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2019 111,465 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cross member corrosion

Nearside Upper screen damaged

Nearside sill damaged

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear x2 arches corrosion

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2018 106,175 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

damage n/s sill

damage n/s upper screen

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,057 miles

Front x2 bearings slight noise

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner LIMITS!! (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

damage n/s screen

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2016 100,534 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 100,534 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,359 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2015 88,301 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,963 miles

PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

Fail 3 Apr 2014 77,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,116 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 65,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 52,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,691 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 37,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 24,557 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,586 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 15,602 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,842 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 EPC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EPC, 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 EPC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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