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BBJ 522Y

1982 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,905 mi
Last recorded27,905 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Transit49,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 522Y
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 27,905 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 27,901 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 24,440 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

slight movement both rear shock absorber lower mounts

Pass 28 Jun 2019 21,922 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,616 miles

centre prop shaft rubber worn

Fail 22 Jun 2018 18,595 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired CHASSIS NEAR SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT CROSS-MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre prop shaft rubber worn

Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,036 miles

NSR bump stop missing

NSR wheel bearing noisey.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 13,341 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,106 miles

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

Front downpipe on exhaust resting on cross member.

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 6,350 miles

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

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 6,350 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 46 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 13 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside engine mount loose

slight lift in nearside and offside king pins

started to corrode a round offside rear spring front mounting

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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BBJ 522Y is a 1982 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1982 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 49,000 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 BBJ 522Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BBJ 522Y is a 1982 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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