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C526 OYJ

1985 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,831 mi
Last recorded76,831 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC526 OYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 76,831 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 69,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 64,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 60,242 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 60,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,940 miles

Nearside Rear hole in floor

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 49,832 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside steering link arm balljoints on either end have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre repairable location

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 36,334 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 31,020 miles

Offside Front Inner wing rail corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing rail corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,247 miles

Offside Front wing corroded on inner rail

Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,076 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 14,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

outer and inner sills rusty

under side rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2013 133,687 miles

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded but not within any prescribed area.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 133,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,372 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)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 13,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 13,368 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,368 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

both rear inside tyre wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 Aug 2007 13,368 miles

o/s/f flexi brake pipe starting to crack

Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,368 miles

both front flexi brake pipes starting to crack

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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C526 OYJ is a 1985 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C526 OYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C526 OYJ registered?

C526 OYJ is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C526 OYJ safe to buy?

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