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C385 JCK

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,272 mi
Last recorded31,272 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC385 JCK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 31,272 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 31,261 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 31,025 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 31,004 miles

Fuel hose leaking injector pipe (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 30,269 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 30,093 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,556 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 29,144 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 28,748 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 28,729 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,454 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,148 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,781 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,535 miles

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

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

nearside door step slighly corroed.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,365 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 25,737 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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C385 JCK is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C385 JCK, 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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C385 JCK is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1985.

Is C385 JCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C385 JCK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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