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B405 VDE

1984 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,987 mi
Last recorded63,987 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB405 VDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 8 metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Front Propshaft universal joint worn couple bolts loose ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

corrosion setting in under middle and rear of body. separate chassis

small play in steering box

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,503 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,082 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 62,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 61,427 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,103 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,876 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,829 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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B405 VDE is a 1984 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B405 VDE, 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 B405 VDE registered?

B405 VDE is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 October 1984.

Is B405 VDE safe to buy?

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