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FCY 215W

1980 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,382 mi
Last recorded78,382 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCY 215W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,382 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 78,382 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 72,121 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 72,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 72,106 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 645,667 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 71,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

corrosion and welding to front beam and os ns front spring hangers

slight play to drivers and passengers seat

Pass 26 Aug 2017 71,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

os ns batterys held on by cable ties

os ns front chassis has been welded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,254 miles

brake survo surface corrosion

damp around steering box

os ns front chassis been welded

surface corrosion os ns front chassis

under seal used through out

Fail 27 Aug 2016 71,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

brake survo surface corrosion

damp around steering box

os ns front chassis been welded

surface corrosion os ns front chassis

under seal used through out

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,108 miles

headlight masks fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,795 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust smokey

Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,795 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust smokey

Fail 2 Apr 2013 70,770 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,443 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,784 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 68,236 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 68,224 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 66,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 65,368 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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FCY 215W is a 1980 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FCY 215W, 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.

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What year was FCY 215W registered?

FCY 215W is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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