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C980 CKE

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

13,282 mi
Last recorded13,282 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC980 CKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

full length steel brake pipe under-sealed, unable to inspect

nearside front wing quarter insecure behind bumper

offside front flexible hose end ferrules greased , unable to inspect

offside front floor panel corrosion to rear area

Fail 18 Mar 2008 13,269 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

full length steel brake pipe under-sealed,full inspection not possible

Fail 27 Feb 2007 12,326 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,326 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 12,313 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2005 7,111 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C980 CKE is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C980 CKE, 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 C980 CKE registered?

C980 CKE is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 1985.

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