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B883 UCX

1984 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,169 mi
Last recorded87,169 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB883 UCX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 87,169 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 80,385 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 80,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

general condition poor

Pass 26 Aug 2008 78,284 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 78,284 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,765 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 75,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 70,725 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 70,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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B883 UCX is a 1984 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B883 UCX, 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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What year was B883 UCX registered?

B883 UCX is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B883 UCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B883 UCX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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