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B416 FHK

1985 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,453 mi
Last recorded32,453 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB416 FHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,453 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 32,453 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,453 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 32,453 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

front cross member corroded through

off side rear bumpstop deteriated

Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,453 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

battery insecure

front crossmember rusted

n/s/f door step corroded

o/s/f outer uj worn

various weiding repairs

wear in nearside top ball joint

Fail 5 Feb 2009 32,450 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

brake pipes under bonnet corroded

load sensing valve slow to operate

offside front uj worn

play in nearside top ball joint

steering arm drop arm lower joint worn

Pass 11 Dec 2006 306,917 miles

ADV CORROSION EVEDENT ON CHASSIS †ADV PLAY ION REAR WHEEL BEARINGS †ADV REAR BRAKE PIPIS CORRODINHG

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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B416 FHK is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 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 B416 FHK, 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 41 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B416 FHK is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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