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B20 SWC

1984 Ford Transit

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,604 mi
Last recorded53,604 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 SWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 53,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight blue smoke on idle

Fail 7 Nov 2016 53,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut & bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight blue smoke on idle

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,483 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 52,252 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring 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.

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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B20 SWC is a 1984 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B20 SWC, 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 B20 SWC registered?

B20 SWC is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 1984.

Is B20 SWC safe to buy?

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