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KOE 307W

1981 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,772 mi
Last recorded14,772 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOE 307W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 14,772 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,772 miles

both rear inner tyres slightly perrished on inside edges

Pass 9 Jul 2015 14,681 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,634 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 14,272 miles

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK. SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE FRONT KING PIN

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 14,272 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK. SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE FRONT KING PIN

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,217 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel filler neck loose

n/s door step corroded

n/s/f outrigger corroded

o/s center chassis corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2009 14,217 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel filler neck loose

n/s door step corroded

n/s/f outrigger corroded

o/s center chassis corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,745 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 13,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,590 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 13,460 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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KOE 307W is a 1981 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KOE 307W, 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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KOE 307W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 July 1981.

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