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C328 BUC

1985 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,393 mi
Last recorded96,393 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC328 BUC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 96,393 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 96,167 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 96,157 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,748 miles

Underneath of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,317 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,263 miles

underneath of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,484 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 74,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 74,460 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

BRAKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT DUE TO BRAKE FLUID LEAKING ON TO DISCS.offside+nearside front under door step rusted through but not wihtin prescribed area.

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2012 72,902 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,040 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 71,576 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,157 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,868 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 70,864 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 70,626 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 70,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,724 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 69,678 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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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C328 BUC is a 1985 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C328 BUC, 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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C328 BUC is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 August 1985.

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