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B595 BHK

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

5,397 mi
Last recorded5,397 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB595 BHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 5,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel near limit (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

slight lift in both king pins

underside undersealed heavily preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2021 42,999 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 31,430 miles

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

Underside of vehicle has thick underseal preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Jan 2019 31,430 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Underside of vehicle has thick underseal preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2017 2,896 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 2,884 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings of spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 2,856 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 2,856 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 2,751 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 2,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 2,697 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 2,668 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel tyre perrshed and flat

Pass 5 Sep 2012 2,633 miles

Offside front tyre badly perrished.Replacement strongly advised.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 2,589 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Engine coolant leaking from water pump.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre badly perrshed.Replacement strongly advised.

Offside wiper blade worn replacement advised.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 2,562 miles

Offside front tyre perrishing,replacement advised.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 2,556 miles

Advise off side front tyre very perished but no cords exposed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 2,541 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Advise off side front tyre very perished but no cords exposed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 2,369 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 2,350 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 1,940 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 1,513 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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B595 BHK is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B595 BHK, 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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B595 BHK is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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