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C443 JGL

1985 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,302 mi
Last recorded42,302 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC443 JGL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 42,302 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 42,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,620 miles

Nearside Front Kingpin slight lift

Offside Front Kingpin slight lift

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced between front and rear spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 36,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Kingpin slight lift

Offside Front Kingpin slight lift

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced between front and rear spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 33,317 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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C443 JGL is a 1985 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C443 JGL, 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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What year was C443 JGL registered?

C443 JGL is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 1985.

Is C443 JGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C443 JGL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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