MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
front brake discs are worn
vehicle has been welded and heavily undersealed
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
extensive welded repairs to vehicle
extensive welded repairs/undersealing on underside of vehicle
underside of vehicle is corroding
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
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
numerous welded repairs to vehicle
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was A523 BGM registered?
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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