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B512 XAG

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,522 mi
Last recorded50,522 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB512 XAG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,522 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,435 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,445 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 17 Feb 2011 46,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,822 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 42,822 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,305 miles

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)

advise extensive welding

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,868 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,646 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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B512 XAG is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B512 XAG, 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 B512 XAG registered?

B512 XAG is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 February 1985.

Is B512 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B512 XAG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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