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C278 CKN

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2501cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,540 mi
Last recorded53,540 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC278 CKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,501cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,540 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 53,533 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,836 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 52,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

near and off side rear leaf spring keeper brackets are insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2010 52,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,179 miles

both front brake pads wearing thin

exhaust slightly emits vapour of any colour

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2009 51,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

propshaft coupling worn

slight play in king pins require greasing

Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,052 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front king pins have slight up and down movement [need greasing]

both fropnt brake pads wearing slightly thin

exhaust system rear support rubber deteriorated

oil leak

propshaft has excessive backlash

Fail 28 Jan 2008 49,052 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front king pins have slight up and down movement [need greasing]

both fropnt brake pads wearing slightly thin

exhaust system rear support rubber deteriorated

oil leak

propshaft has excessive backlash

Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,971 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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C278 CKN is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,501cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C278 CKN, 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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C278 CKN is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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