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C969 PUF

1986 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

145,227 mi
Last recorded145,227 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC969 PUF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 145,227 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view badly cracked on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 145,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view badly cracked on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 140,986 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 140,984 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier two batterys insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 137,937 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 137,935 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 137,053 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 138,227 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 138,227 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 50,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all round under hand brake lever and all above front of gear box bulk head (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind near side front wheel inner arch corroderd (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side and off side lower inner quarter pannels corroderd (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side door step and inner door step corroderd (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side front near front suspention arm req seem welding (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear and off side rear all inner wheel arches corroderd (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front all underd head light corroderd lower pannel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side front chassi corroderd (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear outer sill corroderd and all welding on vehicle done req seem welding (2.4.A.3)

loads of welding done on this vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,271 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 32,851 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,851 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,904 miles

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

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded but not considered excessive

offside front inner sill slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,441 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2012 30,441 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2011 29,513 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,513 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2010 26,550 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 26,537 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 26,510 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front valance rusting

fuel pipes insecure

gearbox mount bent

o/s track rod end rubber split

prop bushes wearing

rear diff leaking

wiring insecure front to rear

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,012 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 25,005 miles

Nearside 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 (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

hand brake travel

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 1 May 2008 24,506 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 242,015 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,304 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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C969 PUF is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 C969 PUF, 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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C969 PUF is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1986.

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