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ONF 302W

1981 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,615 mi
Last recorded90,615 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONF 302W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 90,615 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body heavily under sealed

Pass 18 Aug 2022 89,625 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily under sealed in place (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 88,808 miles

under body of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Aug 2020 88,375 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 86,449 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured all wiring in poor condition (4.11 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 13 Aug 2018 86,444 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured all wiring in poor condition (4.11 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 14 Aug 2017 84,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,600 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 82,530 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / underbonet bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,669 miles

chassis and inner wings corroded

steps corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,664 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chassis and inner wings corroded

steps corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,667 miles

chassis and inner wings corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,667 miles

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

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

chassis and inner wings corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,565 miles

Corrosion to the front inner wheel arches

Front brake pads are getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,421 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 72,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery tray corroded

bonnet corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,761 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,487 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,069 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,419 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 69,403 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 68,466 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 68,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 65,604 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 65,604 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ONF 302W is a 1981 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ONF 302W, 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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ONF 302W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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