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C903 YBP

1985 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

37,792 mi
Last recorded37,792 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC903 YBP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,792 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

brake pedal travel reserve long

Fail 24 Mar 2016 37,784 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering steering box mounting area (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

brake pedal travel reserve long

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,339 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

both rear mud flaps loose

chip n/s/ windscreen

front discs pitting inner face

n/s headlight lens deteriorated

rear brake imbalance bit high 28% max is 30%

rear reg plate deteriorated

spare tyre flat

very rear behind lamps corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2015 37,338 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

both rear mud flaps loose

front discs pitting inner face

n/s headlight lens deteriorated

rear reg plate deteriorated

spare tyre flat

very rear behind lamps corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2015 37,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

FRONT DISCS BAD PITTING

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

N/S/R INNER TYRE FLAT

REAR MUD FLAPS INSECURE(BOTH)

SPARE FLAT

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

VERY REAR BEHIND LAMPS CORROSION

n/s/r light lens faulty

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,379 miles

Areas of advanced corrosion to the vehicles underside

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

Offside rear outer tyre is cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2014 36,372 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Areas of advanced corrosion to the vehicles underside

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

Offside rear outer tyre is cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,605 miles

Areas of minor corrosion on the underside

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 34,602 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Areas of minor corrosion on the underside

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 31,228 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,297 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake pads and discs worn and pitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

This vehicle has areas of corrosion on its underside

Fail 18 Mar 2011 29,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Front brake pads and discs are worn and pitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

This vehicle has areas of corrosion out of perscribed areas

Pass 30 Nov 2006 275,632 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 14 Nov 2006 275,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f inner wing rusty

under drivers seat is fibre glassed. said its welded.

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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C903 YBP is a 1985 Ford Transit in Cream with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 C903 YBP, 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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C903 YBP is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 1985.

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