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EGS 225Y

1982 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,100 mi
Last recorded78,100 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Transit49,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGS 225Y
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,100 miles

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

adv. rear exhaust hanger insecure.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,383 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 77,380 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 76,612 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 76,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,206 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 76,206 miles

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 74,687 miles

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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EGS 225Y is a 1982 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 49,000 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 EGS 225Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGS 225Y registered?

EGS 225Y is a 1982 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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The MOT history for EGS 225Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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