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C71 LEW

1985 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

10,041 mi
Last recorded10,041 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC71 LEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 10,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 9,971 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 9,915 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 9,848 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 9,724 miles

Centre Rear step platform weakened from wood rot

Fail 23 Aug 2016 9,724 miles

Centre Rear step platform weakened from wood rot

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 9,552 miles

rear step platform weakened by age

Fail 24 Aug 2015 9,552 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall cracked through to plys (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall and tread cracked through to plys (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear step platform weakened by age

Pass 27 Aug 2014 9,258 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 9,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 9,246 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 8,955 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 8,949 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 8,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 8,903 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,839 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 8,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 8,809 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 8,805 miles

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

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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C71 LEW is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C71 LEW, 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 C71 LEW registered?

C71 LEW is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 1985.

Is C71 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C71 LEW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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