MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,580 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all leaf spring bushs deteriorated
light corrosion underside in various areas
slight ristriction on o/s rear brake
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
all leaf spring bushs deteriorated
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
light corrosion on steering box mounting
light corrosion underside in various areas
o/s front flexi hose loose in inner wing
o/s rear tyre perished
slight ristriction on o/s rear brake
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play in both front king pins vehicle repaired and undersealed underneath
vehicle repaired and undersealed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play in both front king pins vehicle repaired and undersealed underneath
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BFU 273W is a 1981 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 65,338 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 BFU 273W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BFU 273W registered?
BFU 273W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 1981.
Is BFU 273W safe to buy?
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