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A523 BGM

1984 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,224 mi
Last recorded89,224 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA523 BGM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 89,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

extensive welded repairs to vehicle

front brake discs are worn below servicable limits

Fail 9 Feb 2013 89,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

extensive welded repairs to vehicle

front brake discs are worn below servicable limits

Fail 17 Dec 2011 86,112 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

vehicle has been welded and heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Dec 2011 86,112 miles

front brake discs are worn

vehicle has been welded and heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

vehisle in welded rusty condition

Pass 24 Nov 2009 81,757 miles

extensive welded repairs to vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2009 81,352 miles

extensive welded repairs/undersealing on underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle is corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2009 81,352 miles

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

extensive welded repairs/undersealing on underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle is corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,878 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

numerous welded repairs to vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2007 76,948 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 74,770 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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A523 BGM is a 1984 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,725 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 A523 BGM, 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 42 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A523 BGM is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 April 1984.

Is A523 BGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A523 BGM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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