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C762 DHX

1986 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,254 mi
Last recorded67,254 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC762 DHX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,254 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 67,254 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 66,625 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,921 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,384 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2016 65,384 miles

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

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)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,180 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2014 65,179 miles

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2014 65,614 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

general condition represents age of the vehcile

Pass 9 Mar 2013 64,626 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 64,608 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,434 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 64,425 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,110 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE WALLS BADLY PERISHING.SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH KING PINS.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 64,043 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/S/R Inner tyre sidewall cracked and perished

N/S/R/ Outer tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/R Inner tyre sidewall cracked and perished

O/S/R Outer tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 62,393 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 62,294 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,911 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 59,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.1.B.4)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 59,090 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 58,249 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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C762 DHX is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 58,796 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 C762 DHX, 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 40 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C762 DHX is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 1986.

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