MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,595 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal various parts of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
various under body corrosion not effecting mot test
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced reflector poor/damaged (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal various parts of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
various under body corrosion not effecting mot test
Note floor pans plated from inside
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
no hazards 1986 onwards
floorpans and o/s/r inner arch rusty
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower x beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
floorpans and o/s/r inner arch rusty
oil on o/s/r brake back plate
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor foot plan (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
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GFE 143X is a 1981 Ford Transit in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 65,338 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 GFE 143X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GFE 143X registered?
GFE 143X is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is GFE 143X safe to buy?
The MOT history for GFE 143X shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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