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RFD 952W

1981 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,063 mi
Last recorded76,063 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1981 Ford Transit65,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFD 952W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,063 miles

Battery insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 76,063 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 75,977 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 75,738 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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RFD 952W is a 1981 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFD 952W, 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 RFD 952W registered?

RFD 952W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 1981.

Is RFD 952W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFD 952W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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