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B549 CVW

1985 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,653 mi
Last recorded24,653 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB549 CVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 24,653 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,642 miles

coolant leak

Fail 12 Jun 2008 23,642 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,913 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front offside tyre perished

Fail 7 Jun 2007 21,913 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front offside tyre starting to perish in outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,155 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Slight play in both front swivel joints

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2006 19,152 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Slight play in both front swivel joints

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2006 19,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre perished and cracked(not exposing inner cord)

Offside rear brake back plate damp

Slight play in front trunnion swivel joints

oil leak

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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B549 CVW is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B549 CVW, 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 B549 CVW registered?

B549 CVW is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is B549 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B549 CVW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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