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GOC 500W

1980 Ford Transit

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,887 mi
Last recorded41,887 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOC 500W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,887 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 41,862 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 41,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GOC 500W is a 1980 Ford Transit in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GOC 500W, 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 GOC 500W registered?

GOC 500W is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GOC 500W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOC 500W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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