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GHY 893X

1981 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,742 mi
Last recorded81,742 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHY 893X
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 81,742 miles

slight play in O/S king pin

slight scratch in o/s windscreen but not obscuring view

Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 81,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 81,234 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,689 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,250 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 80,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 80,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,948 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 79,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 75,566 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 70,797 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,966 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,131 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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GHY 893X is a 1981 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GHY 893X, 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 GHY 893X registered?

GHY 893X is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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