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A400 ANJ

1983 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

98,366 mi
Last recorded98,366 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Transit57,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA400 ANJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2009 98,366 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Corrosion evident in most body panels and floor, outside prescribed areas, not affecting braking or steering

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Near side rear light lense cracked and has taped repair

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

bonnet corroded

chassis at both front spring shackles corroding

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

indicator switch operation poor

nearside front floor corroded

offside rear cross member corroded

slight lift both front king pins

Fail 24 Nov 2008 97,578 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

bonnet corroded

chassis at both front spring shackles corroding

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

indicator switch operation poor

nearside front floor corroded

offside rear cross member corroded

slight lift both front king pins

Pass 12 Dec 2007 96,306 miles

Body of vehicle has extensive surface corrosion

Both registration plates poor condition

Lift in both front king pins

Nearside front indicator lens has repaired damage

Nearside headlamp poor intensity and pattern

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

Offside rear light cluster has repaired damage

Fail 5 Dec 2007 96,279 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body of vehicle has extensive surface corrosion

Both registration plates poor condition

Lift in both front king pins

Nearside front indicator lens has repaired damage

Nearside headlamp poor intensity and pattern

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

Offside rear light cluster has repaired damage

Pass 28 Nov 2006 94,609 miles

Extensive corrosion/repair to front of bonnet

Lift in both front king pins

Nearside front indicator lens has repaired damage

Offside door step corroded

Offside rear light lens has repaired damage

Sligt distortion to both front brake discs

Fail 20 Nov 2006 94,577 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

extensive corrosion/repair to front of bonnet

lift in both king pins

nearside front indicator lens damaged/repaired

offside door step corroded

offside rear light lens damaged/repaired

slight distortion to both front brake discs

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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A400 ANJ is a 1983 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1983 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,046 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 A400 ANJ, 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 43 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A400 ANJ is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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