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A501 OMJ

1983 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,561 mi
Last recorded10,561 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Transit57,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA501 OMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 10,561 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2008 10,219 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 10,219 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

chassis corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2006 8,978 miles

o/s mirror cracked †

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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A501 OMJ is a 1983 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A501 OMJ, 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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What year was A501 OMJ registered?

A501 OMJ is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 1983.

Is A501 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A501 OMJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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