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PMY 155W

1981 Ford Transit

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,223 mi
Last recorded66,223 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 155W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 66,223 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 64,542 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 62,660 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 61,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 60,215 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 59,528 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 58,360 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 56,337 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 54,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 52,757 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 52,757 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 51,206 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 49,812 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 48,456 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 47,027 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 45,496 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 44,206 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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PMY 155W is a 1981 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PMY 155W, 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

How do I check the history of PMY 155W?

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What year was PMY 155W registered?

PMY 155W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PMY 155W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMY 155W shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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