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B173 YGP

1984 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

89,214 mi
Last recorded89,214 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB173 YGP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 89,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bonnet lip corroded

corrosion behind offside headlight

floor corroded

underside corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 89,206 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bonnet lip corroded

corrosion behind offside headlight

floor corroded

underside corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 89,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside corroded behind headlight

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

bonnet lip corroded

coolant leak

drivers floor corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 89,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at leaf spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside corroded behind headlight

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bonnet lip corroded

coolant leak

drivers floor corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 89,140 miles

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

corrosion behind offside headlight

corrosion on floor near drivers seat

Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,123 miles

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

Offside Front corrosion behind headlight

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 89,114 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front corrosion behind headlight

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 89,071 miles

Offside Front corrosion behind hedlight

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

bonnet lip corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,008 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front corrosion behind headlight

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet lip corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2020 89,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in door jam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front corrosion behind headlight

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet lip corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,957 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in engine bay near headlight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet lip corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 88,947 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above suspension mount in engine bay area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in engine bay near headlight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet lip corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,794 miles

Offside Front wing corroded at bonnet hinge

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Oil leak

bonnet lip corroded

both arches corroded at foot well

Fail 20 Nov 2017 88,786 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear of cab (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wing corroded at bonnet hinge

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Oil leak

bonnet lip corroded

both arches corroded at foot well

Pass 9 Nov 2016 88,516 miles

bonnet lip corroded

corrosion inside offside front arch beneath bonnet mount

Fail 8 Nov 2016 88,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in chassis within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet lip corroded

corrosion inside offside front arch beneath bonnet mount

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,216 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 88,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam was a bad connection (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,899 miles

Emissions too low to record

corrosion on OSF wheel arch

corrosion on all steering and suspension components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,636 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)

Steering drop arm boots cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2012 87,187 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 87,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

center propshaft mounting excessivly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,945 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING IN TREADS

RADIATOR LEAKING

Fail 28 Sep 2011 86,935 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING IN TREADS

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

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

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

RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 22 Jul 2010 86,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osf tyre cracking REPLACE SOON

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Jun 2009 86,396 miles

exhaust and vehicle underbody has been heavily welded

nearside front kingpin has slight lift

Fail 5 Jun 2009 86,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust and vehicle underbody has been heavily welded

nearside front kingpin has slight lift

nearside front tyre is wearing inner edge

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front tyre is perishing on sidewall

offside rear outer tyre is starting to perish on sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2008 86,012 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 85,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both nsr tyres badly cracking replace soon

brake pedal rubber slightly split

nsf head lamp has weak patten

osf tyer cracking

osr outter tyre cracking replace soon

slight play in both front king pins

slight stone chip and scratch in front screen

Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,747 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 26 May 2006 85,970 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 85,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake draging, slight leak steering box, o/s seat belt sticky

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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B173 YGP is a 1984 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 B173 YGP, 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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B173 YGP is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 August 1984.

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