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L985 BPV

1993 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,976 mi
Last recorded67,976 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 BPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,976 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 67,700 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

0/s inner lower wheel arch has slite corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch covered in tape at time of test

o/s/f wheel arch covered in tape at time of test

slight wear in steering rack

small corrosion hole o/s/f wheel arch at rear not within prescribed area

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,603 miles

slight corrosion all wheel arches

slight play in rack

small hole n/s side panel

small hole o/s inner wing

Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,910 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

slight play n/s of steering rack

starting to corrode around both front spring hangers

Pass 21 Jul 2007 41,774 miles

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

corrosion n/s and o/s front crossmember not within prescribed area

corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings not within prescribed area

rear number plate slightly faded

slight play in steering rack

small corrosion hole middle section of n/s inner sill not within prescribed area

strong advise front brake discs on wear limits

Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,169 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

small corrosion hole n/s and o/s front outriggers

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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L985 BPV is a 1993 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 52,077 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 L985 BPV, 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 33 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 L985 BPV registered?

L985 BPV is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L985 BPV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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