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C503 GHG

1985 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,258 mi
Last recorded28,258 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC503 GHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,258 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

shockers weak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,679 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s and o/s front tyre walls

n/s front door step corroded

o/s front chassis corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2007 26,677 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s and o/s front tyre walls cracking

n/s front door step corroded

o/s front chassis corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,187 miles

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

damage to front number plate

Fail 21 Jun 2006 24,184 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

brake pipe front to rear corroded

slight damage front number plate

Pass 29 Jun 2005 20,382 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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C503 GHG is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C503 GHG, 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 C503 GHG registered?

C503 GHG is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C503 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C503 GHG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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