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C485 MVH

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,698 mi
Last recorded43,698 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC485 MVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 43,698 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion underneath, not excessive, not affecting the strength of the structure

underneath, steps and sill repairs covered with underseal

Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower crack in corner

Nearside Front Passenger door has slight corrosion near wing mirror mount

Nearside Front body has slight corrosion n/s/f step

Offside Rear o/s/r side marker light inoperative

Fail 21 May 2019 41,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section completely detached at box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower crack in corner

Nearside Front Passenger door has slight corrosion near wing mirror mount

Nearside Front body has slight corrosion n/s/f step

Offside Rear o/s/r side marker light inoperative

Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources top number plate light inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 39,769 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower cracked in corner

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2017 35,850 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,065 miles

Corrosion at n/s step but not in prescribed area.

O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly.

Slight ovality at all brakes & surface corrosion at discs.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 32,286 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,538 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

both rear leaf springs starting to splay

n/s/r outer tyre becoming worn

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,151 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

o/s dip on min mark

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,777 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 22,823 miles

auxhillary reflectors wrong shape for this type of vehicle

crossmember at front of drivers footwell corroded

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,938 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 21,934 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front king pin slight lift

nearside outer sill holed outside prescribed area

offside inner sill corroded

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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C485 MVH is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C485 MVH, 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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C485 MVH is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 April 1986.

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