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C264 UPV

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,048 mi
Last recorded83,048 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC264 UPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 83,048 miles

ALL REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED IN TREADAREA

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

O/S AND N/S REAR SPRING HANGER AREAS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSION O/S AND N/S FRONT SPRING HANGER AREAS

SURFACE CORROSION UNDER O/S AND N/S DOORSTEPS

Fail 16 Apr 2021 83,048 miles

ALL REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED IN TREADAREA

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

O/S AND N/S REAR SPRING HANGER AREAS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSION O/S AND N/S FRONT SPRING HANGER AREAS

SURFACE CORROSION UNDER O/S AND N/S DOORSTEPS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 82,011 miles

Oil leak ()

Underside corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smear slightly.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 81,974 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r inner tyre low pressure

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,063 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from diff

oil leak from g/box

Fail 18 Feb 2014 81,022 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from diff

oil leak from g/box

Pass 13 Feb 2013 80,073 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake pipe ferals corroded

excessive corrosion to both inner sills

excessive corrosion to front of outer sill

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch has excessive corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2013 80,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake pipe ferals corroded

excessive corrosion to both inner sills

excessive corrosion to front of outer sill

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch has excessive corrosion

o/s/f wing partially insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

horn weak

slight play n/s king pin

wiper blades detteriorating

Fail 26 Jan 2011 78,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

several patches all over vehicle all appear compliant

very slight play at steering box

Pass 26 Jan 2011 78,599 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

several patches all over vehicle all appear compliant

very slight play at steering box

Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both king pins have slight lift

fuel tank damp no apparent leak

n/s/r steel brake pipe slightly corroded

steel brake pipe leading to load sensor slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2010 77,108 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both king pins have slight lift

fuel tank damp no apparent leak

n/s/r steel brake pipe slightly corroded

steel brake pipe leading to load sensor slightly corroded

three holes n/s step not within precribed area

Fail 21 Dec 2009 77,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front king pins slight lift

bottom of both front doors corroded

coolant leak radiator area

Pass 27 Nov 2008 76,096 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front king pins have slight lift

leak from engine area

o/s sill under door has small corroded hole

Pass 19 Dec 2007 74,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play both king pins

slight play n/s track rod end

Fail 19 Dec 2007 74,759 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play both king pins

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 25 Nov 2006 73,147 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lift in both king pins

small hole n/s footwell

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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C264 UPV is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 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 C264 UPV, 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 41 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C264 UPV is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 1985.

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