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C577 CKJ

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,408 mi
Last recorded80,408 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC577 CKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 80,408 miles

exhaust blowing slightly/rattling

Fail 2 Jun 2020 80,402 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust blowing slightly/rattling

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,372 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 80,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 75,978 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Mar 2012 74,544 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2012 74,537 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

unable to open bonnet

Pass 18 Mar 2011 698,989 miles

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

Fail 18 Mar 2011 698,989 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

30 spots of corrosion see block plan

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 69,020 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 67,646 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

hand brake application slightl imbalanced recommend inspection

nearside front tyre wall starting to perish + tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2007 67,640 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

hand brake application slightl imbalanced recommend inspection

nearside front tyre wall starting to perish + tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,227 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 65,227 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C577 CKJ is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C577 CKJ, 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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C577 CKJ is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 1985.

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