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C535 VFD

1985 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,712 mi
Last recorded77,712 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC535 VFD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,712 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 77,367 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 77,366 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear reverse lights inoperative

Pass 22 Feb 2020 75,507 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 72,653 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,420 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)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,091 miles

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

Rear differential noisy

Fail 23 Feb 2017 67,091 miles

Rear differential noisy

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,088 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 67,081 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C535 VFD is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C535 VFD, 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 C535 VFD registered?

C535 VFD is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 August 1985.

Is C535 VFD safe to buy?

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