MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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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.
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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?
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