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BJ53 KOE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,095 mi
Last recorded179,095 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KOE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2018 179,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 169,805 miles

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

Welded repairs carried out and undersealed. Not fully visible.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 169,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Up bulkhead behind fuel filter. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Load valve (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Welded repairs carried out and undersealed. Not fully visible.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 169,658 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,029 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell under neath (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 121,284 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 121,284 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 117,515 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 112,476 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front brake pipes greased

corrosion exhaust center

Pass 30 Aug 2012 108,755 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 108,740 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 101,704 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 101,704 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 96,023 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,034 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,004 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 67,222 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 63,889 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 KOE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 KOE, 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 KOE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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