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C640 BUV

1985 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,193 mi
Last recorded76,193 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC640 BUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 76,193 miles

general underbody component surface corosion

Fail 10 Sep 2018 76,172 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,823 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

advise hole in drivers floor needs attention

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings need attention

Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link from steering box arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

advise hole in drivers floor needs attention

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings need attention

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,589 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 74,570 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,268 miles

All brakes slight judder

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 74,256 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

All brakes slight judder

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,595 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,467 miles

battery insecure

n/s headlamp poor

Fail 27 Jul 2012 72,451 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

battery insecure

n/s headlamp poor

Pass 6 Aug 2011 71,563 miles

vehicle generally poor

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,485 miles

exhaust emissions poor

Fail 21 Jun 2010 71,471 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions poor

Pass 15 May 2009 70,509 miles

vehicle generally poor

Pass 15 May 2008 69,184 miles

vehicle generally poor

Fail 7 May 2008 69,168 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)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle generally poor

Pass 14 May 2007 66,123 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 63,265 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 63,204 miles

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

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

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

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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C640 BUV is a 1985 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 C640 BUV, 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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C640 BUV is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 1985.

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