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HEF 558V

1980 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

900,523 mi
Last recorded900,523 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEF 558V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2018 900,523 miles

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Exhaust system corroded along its length

Exterior of vehicle corroded

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Sills corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres perishing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 17 Aug 2016
Pass 25 Oct 2013

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 88,472 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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HEF 558V is a 1980 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HEF 558V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HEF 558V registered?

HEF 558V is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 1980.

Is HEF 558V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEF 558V shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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