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C696 YSL

1985 Ford Transit

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,011 mi
Last recorded95,011 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC696 YSL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 95,011 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 95,003 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 94,931 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 94,931 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,934 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 93,898 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,865 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,700 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 89,700 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 89,401 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2012 89,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 88,680 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 88,680 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 87,525 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 87,523 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 87,512 miles

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)

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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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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