MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring hanger/ mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale light not working. (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing/front bumper area (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep/sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Bumper insecure end cap ()
Body has slight corrosion All over body condition. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Underneath of vehicle has been under-sealed preventing a full inspection.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
rear exhaust rubber splitting
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
rear exhaust rubber splitting
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise nearside front indicator lens cracked
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise nearside front indicator lens cracked
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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C696 YSL is a 1985 Ford Transit in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C696 YSL, 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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C696 YSL is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 1985.
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