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C901 DUD

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

17,295 mi
Last recorded17,295 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC901 DUD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 17,295 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 17,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 16,895 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,558 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 160,921 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 160,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 15,691 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 15,681 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 15,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Dec 2007 15,210 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2006 14,754 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 147,306 miles

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

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

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C901 DUD is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C901 DUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C901 DUD registered?

C901 DUD is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is C901 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C901 DUD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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