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B544 BNO

1985 Ford Transit

Beige Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,957 mi
Last recorded52,957 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB544 BNO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 52,957 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 52,745 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 50,823 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 48,182 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 47,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight bind on all brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,560 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 47,431 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 47,169 miles

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

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

tow bar fitted not with a type approved mark

Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,423 miles

Offside Rear offside handbrake only just met requirements on brake roller test

Pass 22 Nov 2014 45,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 44,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2012 41,747 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front wing rusty

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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B544 BNO is a 1985 Ford Transit in Beige with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B544 BNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B544 BNO registered?

B544 BNO is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 1985.

Is B544 BNO safe to buy?

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