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CFM 242W

1981 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,945 mi
Last recorded97,945 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFM 242W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,945 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 97,938 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid back plate soaked in brake fluid, brake not working (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear service and hand brakes poor effort, require attention.

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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CFM 242W is a 1981 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 65,338 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 CFM 242W, 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 45 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 CFM 242W registered?

CFM 242W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 1981.

Is CFM 242W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFM 242W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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