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BJT 351Y

1983 Ford Camper

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,395 mi
Last recorded85,395 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJT 351Y
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 85,395 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,913 miles

both front leaf springs (rear bushes deteriated/cracking )

Pass 20 Mar 2017 85,174 miles

both front leaf springs (rear bushes ) deteriated

n/s/r leaf spring (rear bush deteriated )

Fail 15 Mar 2017 85,161 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated N/S/F (2.5.A.2)

both front leaf springs (rear bushes ) deteriated

n/s/r leaf spring (rear bush deteriated )

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,148 miles

both front brake discs deteriated (both not lock on brake test)

both front king pins have very slight play

both front leaf spring shackle bushes deteriated (cracking )

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,312 miles

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

front leaf springs (both sides shackle bushes deteriated)

n/s/f headlight slightly deteriated

o/s/f door mirror slightly deteriated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,860 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,860 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,191 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,650 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

front inner wing/wheelbox showing corrosion/corroded

rear hub seals weeping

spring eye bushes showing some deterioration

Fail 30 Mar 2012 80,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

front inner wing/wheelbox showing corrosion/corroded

rear hub seals weeping

spring eye bushes showing some deterioration

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,962 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 79,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front h/lamps deteriorated

front prop carrier deteriorated

n/s rear shackle bush slightly deterioated

o/s+n/s front rear leaf bushes showing deterioration

rear hub seals weep

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,279 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 79,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,436 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 78,436 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 76,102 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 75,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Ford Camper?

Based on 5,097 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,837
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
position lamp(s) not working 90
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 90
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BJT 351Y is a 1983 Ford Camper in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Ford Camper fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJT 351Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJT 351Y registered?

BJT 351Y is a 1983 Ford Camper, first registered on 2 February 1983.

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