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B584 WVH

1984 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

25,323 mi
Last recorded25,323 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB584 WVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,323 miles

all leaf spring eye bushes have wear and are cracked

batteries insecure

brake pedal hard to lock wheels

corrosion to cab floor and plates welded from inside

corrosion to inner sills/steps just outside of perscribed areas

corrosion to outriggers

diff has a slight oil leak

extensive welding repairs to chassis and undervehicle

front seats flexing on floor mounts

o/s/f king pin has slight lift

play in propshaft

play in steering system felt at road wheels and at steering wheel has free play

slight play in drag links

surface corrosion to outer sills, steps and chassis and undervehicle

Fail 26 Jul 2011 25,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

all leaf spring eye bushes have wear and are cracked

batteries insecure

brake pedal hard to lock wheels

corrosion to cab floor and plates welded from inside

corrosion to outriggers

diff has a slight oil leak

extensive welding repairs to chassis and undervehicle

front seats flexing on floor mounts

o/s/f king pin has slight lift

play in propshaft

play in steering system felt at road wheels and at steering wheel has free play

slight play in drag links

surface corrosion to outer sills, steps and chassis and undervehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2011 24,976 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

all leaf spring bushes are worn and have play

brake pedal has long travel and pedal hard to lock wheels

corrosion to cab floor has plates welded from inside

diff leaking

front passenger seats flexing on floor mounts

heavy corrosion to front outriggers

n/s/f brake has a slight bind and pads worn low

o/s/f king pin has slight lift and play

o/s/r inner tyre has low tyre tread depth

o/s/r outer tyre has screws in tread

play in front drag link ends

play in propshaft

play in steering system

surface corrosion to outer sills, steps and complete chassis and undervehicle

batterys insecure and o/s battery terminals close to touching bonnet

Pass 20 May 2010 10,890 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front king pin thrust worn

nearside front outrigger corroding

Battery insecure

Fail 10 May 2010 10,883 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front king pin thrust worn

nearside front outrigger corroding

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2010 10,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,070 miles

front discs are slightly scored and pitted

mirrors loose

n/s/f king pin has lift and play

o/s mirror cracked

play in steering box

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2009 9,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front discs pitted and worn

heavy surface corrosion to chassis

n/s/f tyre low

o/s mirror cracked

tyres cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2007 43 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear inner tyre side wall slightly perished

Fail 2 Nov 2007 99,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2006 95,874 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 95,874 miles

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

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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B584 WVH is a 1984 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

Across all 1984 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,725 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 B584 WVH, 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 42 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B584 WVH is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 1984.

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