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A544 CPH

1983 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,201 mi
Last recorded120,201 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Transit57,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA544 CPH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 120,201 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,147 miles

corrosion to o/s/f inner arch/floor area

extensive welding repairs to chassis and complete vehicle

heavy surface corrosion to cab floor at o/s rear of cab by drivers seat mounting

n/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism is weak and belt webbing wet

play in steering box felt at steering wheel

radiator leaking coolant

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

track rod end gaitors are split

Fail 5 Mar 2010 11,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to o/s/f inner arch/floor area

extensive welding repairs to chassis and complete vehicle

heavy surface corrosion to cab floor at o/s rear of cab by drivers seat mounting

n/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism is weak and belt webbing wet

play in steering box felt at steering wheel

radiator leaking coolant

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

track rod end gaitors are split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 8,531 miles

n/s parking brake has low effort

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering system

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2008 7,229 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 7,202 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 4,922 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 4,898 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 3,888 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A544 CPH is a 1983 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A544 CPH, 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 A544 CPH registered?

A544 CPH is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A544 CPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A544 CPH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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