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BIA 5213

1976 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,197 mi
Last recorded54,197 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1976 Ford Transit61,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIA 5213
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2015 54,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

both rear leaf spring bushes worn

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded not prescribed aeras

Pass 19 May 2015 54,197 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

both rear leaf spring bushes worn

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded not prescribed aeras

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,944 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside and nearside outer sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 3 Jun 2014 53,944 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside and nearside outer sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 18 Apr 2013 51,946 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 49,694 miles

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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BIA 5213 is a 1976 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 61,206 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 BIA 5213, 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 50 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BIA 5213 is a 1976 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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