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C720 WKS

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,997 mi
Last recorded81,997 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC720 WKS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 81,997 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear chassis

slight lift in both kingpins

Fail 29 Oct 2016 81,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

slight corrosion to front and rear chassis

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,995 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 80,995 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,473 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 79,473 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

TEMPORARY EXHAUST REAR MOUNTING FITTED SUGGEST CORRECT REPLACEMENT.

VERY SLIGHT BIND ON OFFSIDE PARK BRAKE - CABLE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,777 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 77,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 76,520 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT,NEARSIDE REAR OUTER AND OFFSIDE REAR OUTER TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 76,520 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT,NEARSIDE REAR OUTER AND OFFSIDE REAR OUTER TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,524 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

gas tank cover/lid insecure

gearbox crossmember bolt loose

o/s door lock sticks

o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r inner tyre sidewalls perished & cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2009 73,524 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

gas tank cover/lid insecure

gearbox crossmember bolt loose

o/s door lock sticks

o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r inner tyre sidewalls perished & cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,437 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,745 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 70,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WKS is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 C720 WKS, 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 C720 WKS registered?

C720 WKS is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C720 WKS safe to buy?

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