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BJA 353L

1973 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,581 mi
Last recorded68,581 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 353L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 68,581 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear position lamps slightly discoloured

Fail 19 May 2022 68,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear position lamps slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 68,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,539 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 668,101 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 66,585 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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BJA 353L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 68,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJA 353L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJA 353L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 1973.

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