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B578 XNE

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,491 mi
Last recorded97,491 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB578 XNE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,491 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 97,185 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 96,999 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 96,724 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,390 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 96,173 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 95,415 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 94,645 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,984 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 92,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,483 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 92,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,814 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 91,812 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,130 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,768 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 86,565 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 86,559 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,272 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 81,320 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 78,463 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 75,515 miles

underbody rust

Fail 27 Oct 2005 75,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 75,000 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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B578 XNE is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B578 XNE, 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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B578 XNE is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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