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C866 GHE

1985 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,701 mi
Last recorded51,701 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC866 GHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 51,701 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 48,628 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 46,242 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front windscreen slightly scratched not effecting view

Offside Rear lamp casing damaged slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2022 62,369 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,209 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 46,010 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 45,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 45,499 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 44,938 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 44,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 44,147 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,173 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 41,908 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 40,995 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 39,450 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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C866 GHE is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C866 GHE, 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 C866 GHE registered?

C866 GHE is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C866 GHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C866 GHE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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