MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,540 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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)
both front brake pads wearing thin
exhaust slightly emits vapour of any colour
oil leak
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
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
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
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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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.
Is C278 CKN safe to buy?
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