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ASW 303W

1981 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,179 mi
Last recorded35,179 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASW 303W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,179 miles

Front inner arches corroded not within a presribed area

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sills / Steps corroded non structural

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 35,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Front inner arches corroded not within a presribed area

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sills / Steps corroded non structural

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 34,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres perished

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear park brake efficiency down slightly

Offside sill corroded but not considered structural

Pass 21 Jun 2017 26,734 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 26,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 26,463 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,436 miles

free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 27 Apr 2016 20,436 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 13,254 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 7,768 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 22 Apr 2014 7,768 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 2 May 2013 6,185 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 5,112 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 5,112 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,526 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 50,525 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 4,928 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 4,914 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 4,801 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 4,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,506 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 4,328 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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ASW 303W is a 1981 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 65,338 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 ASW 303W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ASW 303W registered?

ASW 303W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 May 1981.

Is ASW 303W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASW 303W shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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