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JHM 604W

1981 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,241 mi
Last recorded59,241 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHM 604W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 59,241 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not seriously weakend

Offside Front Outer corroded but not seriously weakend

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rubber bush's showing sign's of deterioration but not resulting in excessive movement

exhaust emits slight blue smoke on idle

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,973 miles

all rubber bushes showing signs of deterioration

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,916 miles

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

all rubber bushes showing signs of deterioration but not resulting in excesive movement

nearside front inner sill corroded

rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,916 miles

Battery insecure

small hole nearside step./ sill

Fail 10 Jun 2011 55,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,917 miles

nearside inner sill has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to offside and nearside lower door sections

slight wear on front spring shackle bushes

Fail 25 May 2010 55,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside inner sill has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to offside and nearside lower door sections

slight wear on front spring shackle bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,708 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 55,706 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Battery insecure

slight binding of nearside rear brake

Pass 9 Oct 2007 55,048 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 55,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,274 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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JHM 604W is a 1981 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JHM 604W, 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 JHM 604W registered?

JHM 604W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 1981.

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