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B205 RDL

1985 Ford P100

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,085 mi
Last recorded16,085 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford P10038,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB205 RDL
MakeFord
ModelP100
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 16,085 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 15,417 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 15,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 14,234 miles

Central Front ADVISE CORROSION TO FIRE WALL

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre prop shaft bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 14,229 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Central Front ADVISE CORROSION TO FIRE WALL

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre prop shaft bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Ford P100?

Based on 33,632 MOT tests across 5,150 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,876
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,821
Stop lamp not working 2,888
fog lamp not working 2,379
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,365
Steering rack gaiter split 1,146
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B205 RDL is a 1985 Ford P100 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Ford P100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 38,275 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 P100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,821 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B205 RDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford P100 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Ford P100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B205 RDL registered?

B205 RDL is a 1985 Ford P100, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B205 RDL safe to buy?

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