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MCU 32X

1982 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,812 mi
Last recorded71,812 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Transit49,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 32X
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,812 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,250 miles

high beam indicator lamp not working

Fail 28 Jul 2011 70,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high beam indicator lamp not working

Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,959 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,779 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 66,762 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 64,817 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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MCU 32X is a 1982 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 49,000 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 MCU 32X, 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 44 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 MCU 32X registered?

MCU 32X is a 1982 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 January 1982.

Is MCU 32X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCU 32X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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