MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,158 miAbove average mileage for this year
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slight lift in kingpins
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
slight lift in kingpins
both front wheel bearings have slight play
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all steering idlers have slight play
all tyres slightly above limit
anti slip rubber slightly worn
both sides front king pins have slight play
brake fluid slightly low
front pads wearing low
leaf springs corroded
offside front door corroded
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both sides front floors corroded. †Bulk head holed and corroded. †Suspect front cross member repaired with filler.
Slight play and lift in front kingpins. †
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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HCN 953W is a 1981 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HCN 953W, 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 HCN 953W registered?
HCN 953W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 1981.
Is HCN 953W safe to buy?
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