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DTO 29B

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,484 mi
Last recorded67,484 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTO 29B
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front door corrosion

all under body and under bonnet corrosion

pop shaft centre joint worn

Fail 25 Nov 2015 67,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front door corrosion

all under body and under bonnet corrosion

pop shaft centre joint worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,775 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill-to-floor

Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,773 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill-to-floor

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,140 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,187 miles

c v prop bush worn

Fail 14 Oct 2009 64,186 miles

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

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

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

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

c v prop bush worn

Pass 30 Jul 2008 61,028 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,251 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 56,146 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,976 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 51,976 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DTO 29B is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DTO 29B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DTO 29B registered?

DTO 29B is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is DTO 29B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTO 29B shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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