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C720 ULF

1985 Ford Transit

Brown Diesel 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,486 mi
Last recorded75,486 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC720 ULF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

battery insecure

both front wheel arches repaired by plate and weld unable to inspect weld coverd in sealant

slight play in steering wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 74,009 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 74,007 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 73,946 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 73,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,854 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 73,843 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

gearbox crossmember bolted direct to chassis

handrake cable outer casing split

nearside front door step corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2006 73,766 miles

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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C720 ULF is a 1985 Ford Transit in Brown with a 2,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C720 ULF, 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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C720 ULF is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 1985.

Is C720 ULF safe to buy?

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