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B468 XHU

1985 Ford Transit

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

19,220 mi
Last recorded19,220 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB468 XHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 19,220 miles

Offside Front King pin has slight movement

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 19,220 miles

Offside Front King pin has slight movement

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 15,938 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 15,930 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure by fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 14,124 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 11,434 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 11,935 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 10,570 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 10,562 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 10,547 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery negative connector (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under carpet (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired leaf spring front and rear mounts outer sills and inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery negative and positive connectors (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under carpet (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired leaf spring front and rear mounts outer sills and inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 10,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, just outside prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, just outside prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 10,530 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements double width spacing between B and 4 (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (front passengers) (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt of the wrong type (drivers) (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort does not meet requirements (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements double width spacing between B and 4 (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lights (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed back door (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, just outside prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch, just outside prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 10,304 miles

oil weep noted from o/s/r hub seal

Fail 12 May 2017 10,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil weep noted from o/s/r hub seal

Pass 24 May 2016 4,567 miles

front no plate deterioated

rear brake imbalance noted

slight lift in offside kingpin

Fail 24 May 2016 4,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front no plate deterioated

rear brake imbalance noted

slight lift in offside kingpin

Pass 7 Apr 2010 3,916 miles

rear exhaust rubber deterioated

Fail 31 Mar 2010 38,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhaust rubber deterioated

Pass 1 Apr 2009 2,505 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 2,373 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,389 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 97,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 92,020 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 92,020 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

corrosion nearside step

Pass 11 Mar 2006 84,340 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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B468 XHU is a 1985 Ford Transit in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 B468 XHU, 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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B468 XHU is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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