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C67 DBW

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,075 mi
Last recorded86,075 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC67 DBW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 86,075 miles

Nearside Front Outer/inner sill holed (not within 30cm)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear diff or w/ bearings slightly rough when rotated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 86,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer/inner sill holed (not within 30cm)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber worn (6.1.2 (a))

Rear diff or w/ bearings slightly rough when rotated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 86,050 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all the rest very slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 86,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all the rest very slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 85,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 85,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 85,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member by spring bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member by spring bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 by front spring bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2014 85,545 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 85,545 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 83,302 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 74,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 58,795 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 57,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,715 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 8 Nov 2007 67,712 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 5 Sep 2006 66,532 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 66,527 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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C67 DBW is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C67 DBW, 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 C67 DBW registered?

C67 DBW is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 August 1985.

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