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B823 KRX

1984 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

79,124 mi
Last recorded79,124 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB823 KRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,124 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cab and chassis have some corrosion

Extensive repairs too chassis and cab have been made,, some hard too asses due too heavy coating

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

No mudgaurds fitted

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pick-up body unfinished

Some tyres perishing

Fail 28 Mar 2014 79,124 miles

No mudgaurds fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cab and chassis have some corrosion

Extensive repairs too chassis and cab have been made,, some hard too asses due too heavy coating

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pick-up body unfinished

Some tyres perishing

Fail 5 Feb 2014 79,124 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Chassis and cab has some corrosion

Extensive repairs made too most of chassis /sills and cab genrally. unable too check due too heavey coating aplied

Front discs corroded

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

pick-up body unfinished

Fail 13 Nov 2012 79,041 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

door steps corroded

offside rear inner and outer tyres perished and cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,003 miles

NEARSIDE REAR INNER TYRE DEFLATED

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR CORRODING

OFFSIDE FRONT SILL CORRODING

OFFSIDE FRONT WING CORRODING

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,960 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 78,960 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,658 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SILL CORRODED CLOSE TO SEAT BELT PRESCRIBED AREA

SMOKE EMISSION

Fail 9 Nov 2009 78,656 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE OUTER WALL DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE FRONT SILL CORRODED CLOSE TO SEAT BELT PRESCRIBED AREA

SMOKE EMISSION

Pass 4 Nov 2008 78,607 miles

REAR BODY TAIL GATE SUPPORT CORRODING

SMOKE EMISSION STARTING

STEERING BOX FREE PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 4 Nov 2008 78,607 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR BODY TAIL GATE SUPPORT CORRODING

SMOKE EMISSION STARTING

STEERING BOX FREE PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 784,005 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

centre exhaust joint insecure

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 18 Oct 2007 78,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

centre exhaust joint insecure

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 Nov 2006 77,886 miles

offside door step corroding

slight lift king pins

under body repairs carried out

wipers in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2006 77,873 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyre under inflated

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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B823 KRX is a 1984 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 B823 KRX, 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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B823 KRX is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 1984.

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