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C604 MLG

1986 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,270 mi
Last recorded89,270 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC604 MLG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 89,270 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 89,270 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion outside prescribed area

general corrosion in areas to underbody/suspension

underbody covered in thick black sealant

Pass 10 Feb 2021 89,270 miles

general corrosion to underbody and sills outside prescribed areas

rear diff noise

vehicle heavy under sealed at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,270 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff noisey

general corrosion to underbody and sills

vehicle undersealed at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2019 89,270 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside suspension area and body has slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear differential noisy

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,270 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion mounting area underneath vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear differential noise when checking wheel bearings

mileage same as previous test

vehicle excessively welded

Nearside Front brake hose secured close to wheel

Fail 29 Jan 2018 89,270 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked broken (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

mileage same as previous test

vehicle excessively welded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion mounting area underneath vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear differential noise when checking wheel bearings

Nearside Front brake hose secured close to wheel

Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,270 miles

Nearside Front brake hose secured close to wheel

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

Rear differential noise when checking wheel bearings

Fail 22 May 2017 89,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake hose secured close to wheel

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

Rear differential noise when checking wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2016

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 79,280 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 79,270 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,280 miles

offside front step slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 86,270 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front step slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,270 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 89,270 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 89,270 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 78,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,860 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 43,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,629 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 49,620 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)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 83,356 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 83,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007
Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,657 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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C604 MLG is a 1986 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C604 MLG, 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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C604 MLG is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 1986.

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