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C870 DHT

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

27,134 mi
Last recorded27,134 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC870 DHT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 27,134 miles

Nearside Front battery tray slight corrosion

Nearside Front step o/s/f step sliught corrosion rear cross member slight corrosion inner outer sills surface rust

Offside Front inner arch slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2016 25,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 25,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill holed n/s sill holed x3 n/s undersill holed o/s undersill holed n/s under step holed o/s rear chassis holed o/s rear spring mount n/s rear spring mount o/s front spring hanger holed n/s front spring hanger holed (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 20,595 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner bay (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill - undersill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valance x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 15,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 15,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,354 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 8,927 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2012 8,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2011 7,972 miles

NSF inner step/wheel arch outside of prescribed area corroded

Rear wings corroded

Underbody in poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2011 7,972 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSF inner step/wheel arch outside of prescribed area corroded

Rear wings corroded

Underbody in poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2010 6,856 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 6,839 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 4,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 4,108 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 4,107 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 3,313 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 95,446 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 94,551 miles

corrosion on offside front step area

corrosion on offside inner sill area

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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C870 DHT is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 C870 DHT, 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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C870 DHT is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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