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C705 EFJ

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,329 mi
Last recorded40,329 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC705 EFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 40,329 miles

lift in both kingpins

Fail 17 Oct 2014 40,329 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lift in both kingpins

Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 May 2010 33,566 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2010 33,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 31,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corroded on A post

front number plate slightly deteniorated

fuel tack looks damp ,can not see leak

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly detiorated

fuel tank slightly damp

rear brake pipe nuts corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2008 26,535 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly detiorated

fuel tank slightly damp

rear brake pipe nuts corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2008 26,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside 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 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)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly detiorated

fuel tank slightly damp

nearside front floor/chassis area corroded

offside front floor very corroded

offside front outer sill very corroded

offside front outrigger corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

rear brake pipe nuts corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,510 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 21,497 miles

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

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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C705 EFJ is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 9,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C705 EFJ, 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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C705 EFJ is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C705 EFJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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