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C406 EBW

1985 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,739 mi
Last recorded66,739 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC406 EBW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 66,739 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,637 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,044 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 50,040 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,105 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,320 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,423 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 46,012 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 46,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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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C406 EBW is a 1985 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C406 EBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C406 EBW registered?

C406 EBW is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 1985.

Is C406 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C406 EBW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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