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FJE 563W

1980 Ford Transit

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,436 mi
Last recorded35,436 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJE 563W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 35,436 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 35,432 miles

All position lamps not working not working on first switch (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 342,740 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,942 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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FJE 563W is a 1980 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJE 563W, 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 FJE 563W registered?

FJE 563W is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is FJE 563W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJE 563W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJE 563W have outstanding finance?

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