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CTF 730V

1980 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,266 mi
Last recorded28,266 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTF 730V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,266 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 28,266 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 277,358 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 277,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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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CTF 730V is a 1980 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 55,324 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 CTF 730V, 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 46 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 CTF 730V registered?

CTF 730V is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1980.

Is CTF 730V safe to buy?

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