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C483 FMU

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

27,070 mi
Last recorded27,070 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC483 FMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 27,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 21,838 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,351 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

childseat fitted

n/s battery tray corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 16,211 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

childseat fitted

n/s battery tray corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 9,903 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 9,902 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 4,281 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 May 2014 4,227 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 85,837 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 85,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 83,480 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,873 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 82,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 82,153 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 82,145 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 81,848 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 81,848 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,079 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear x member corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2006 80,806 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 80,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 80,523 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 80,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C483 FMU is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 C483 FMU, 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.

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C483 FMU is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 1986.

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