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BDA 1V

1984 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,430 mi
Last recorded70,430 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Transit57,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDA 1V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 69,748 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 69,738 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 69,618 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 69,422 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,544 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,498 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,048 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,555 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 63,960 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 61,729 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,730 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 58,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,608 miles

Oil leak

damage to both rear light lanes

light surface corrosion

n/s/r corner bumper peace missing

rear tyre perished

slight movement to steering and suspension joints (require greasing)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,709 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 53,478 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 53,472 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to both rear light lenses

exhaust rubbers insecure

n/s wing mirror slightly insecure

oil leak

slight engine missfire

slight movement in n/s/f king pin

slight movement to all steering joints

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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BDA 1V is a 1984 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BDA 1V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDA 1V registered?

BDA 1V is a 1984 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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