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B423 LFG

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,176 mi
Last recorded3,176 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB423 LFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 3,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

frontnumber starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Oct 2008 1,612 miles

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

Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 79,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 59,809 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 59,800 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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B423 LFG is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B423 LFG, 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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What year was B423 LFG registered?

B423 LFG is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 1985.

Is B423 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B423 LFG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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