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C551 HFR

1986 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,919 mi
Last recorded154,919 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC551 HFR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 154,919 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 54,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 140,608 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 133,178 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 13,226 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front cross member corroded on ends 2 excess

n/s front wheel arch corroded

n/s o/s door steeps corroded

n/s o/s under wheel arches corroded

n/s rear rev lamp inop

Fail 21 Feb 2011 13,226 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front cross member corroded on ends 2 excess

n/s front wheel arch corroded

n/s o/s door steeps corroded

n/s o/s under wheel arches corroded

n/s rear rev lamp inop

Pass 30 Jan 2010 11,907 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s o/s front wheel arches corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2008 70,129 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2008 70,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

o/s front step corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wheelarches corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2007 37,187 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 37,187 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 1,586 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 1,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C551 HFR is a 1986 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C551 HFR, 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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C551 HFR is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 February 1986.

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