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C41 CYW

1985 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,360 mi
Last recorded60,360 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC41 CYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 60,360 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 60,224 miles

all underbody slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 60,012 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 60,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,982 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 59,979 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,945 miles

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

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

under body dry and corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 59,902 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,482 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn. front slam panel corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,814 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,320 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,993 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,012 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,646 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 48,646 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f spring mounting corroded

front brakes out of balance by 21% (max 25%)

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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C41 CYW is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C41 CYW, 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 C41 CYW registered?

C41 CYW is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 December 1985.

Is C41 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C41 CYW shows 15 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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