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C480 YRV

1985 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,020 mi
Last recorded74,020 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC480 YRV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 74,020 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 74,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2014 74,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Corrosion on underside of body

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 74,098 miles

General corrosion on underside of body.

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,022 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 74,016 miles

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

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 May 2011 73,527 miles

both front tyres sidewalls perished

n/s handbrake cable semi-siezed

n/s/f step corroded non prescribed

Fail 5 May 2011 73,496 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

handbrake cable partialy siezed on nearside brake

nearside front tyre has perished sidewalls

nearside sill corroded

offside front tyre has perished sidewalls

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,868 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

general underbody surface corrosion non prescribed

Fail 3 Mar 2010 72,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

general under body surface corrosion some excessive but non prescribed

o/s/f step has excessive corrosion non prescribed

Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,438 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear of both inner front arches rust holed but not within 30cm of component mounting

Pass 4 Mar 2008 71,888 miles

rear of both inner front arches rust holed but not within 30cm of componant mounting

Fail 19 Feb 2008 71,885 miles

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

rear of both inner front arches rust holed but not within 30cm of componant mounting

Pass 20 Feb 2007 71,132 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 71,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 70,663 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 70,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exessive corrosion non perscribed general under body surface corrosion

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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C480 YRV is a 1985 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C480 YRV, 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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C480 YRV is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 1985.

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