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GFE 143X

1981 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,595 mi
Last recorded79,595 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFE 143X
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,595 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 79,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,595 miles

Note floor pans plated from inside

Fail 17 Sep 2019 79,595 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,595 miles

floorpans and o/s/r inner arch rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2018 79,595 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,570 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 79,570 miles

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.

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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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.

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