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B597 WUL

1984 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

27,267 mi
Last recorded27,267 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB597 WUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 27,267 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 25,775 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 25,773 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 25,770 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 25,699 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 25,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 25,645 miles

Offside Rear position lamp slight damage

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

oil sump pan slight corrosion

Pass 8 May 2018 25,572 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 25,566 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 25,528 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 25,528 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 24,574 miles

Offside Rear lens damaged

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

Pass 1 May 2015 25,424 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 May 2014 25,366 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,289 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,236 miles

corrosion on floors and chassis

Fail 10 Nov 2011 25,232 miles

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

corrosion on floors and chassis

Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,096 miles

corrosion on o/s doorstep

o/s rear lens broken

Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,506 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 24,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,408 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 24,405 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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B597 WUL is a 1984 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 B597 WUL, 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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B597 WUL is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 December 1984.

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