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C459 KWG

1986 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,591 mi
Last recorded56,591 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC459 KWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 56,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 54,706 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 52,794 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 51,460 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 50,350 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,580 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,428 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 46,870 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,041 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,816 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 42,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 40,756 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,796 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,793 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 31,793 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,562 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,830 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,687 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,292 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,887 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 28,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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C459 KWG is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1986 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 58,796 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 C459 KWG, 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 40 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C459 KWG?

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What year was C459 KWG registered?

C459 KWG is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1986.

Is C459 KWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C459 KWG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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