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MBW 305W

1981 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,135 mi
Last recorded82,135 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBW 305W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,135 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,204 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 81,024 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,489 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished , borderline (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,954 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,253 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 76,410 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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MBW 305W is a 1981 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MBW 305W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MBW 305W registered?

MBW 305W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 1981.

Is MBW 305W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBW 305W shows 9 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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