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SIL 5815

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

9,999 mi
Last recorded9,999 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 5815
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 9,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog light lens red peeling off

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 1 Apr 2026 9,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog light lens red peeling off

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Apr 2025 9,999 miles

Nearside Rear step support arm snapped from chassis **attention required**

Offside Rear hub seal has slight leak

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 9,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in rear propshaft

Pass 29 Mar 2023 9,999 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 9,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear Hub Seal slightly leaking

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

Slight wear in Propshaft Spline (rear)

Slight wear in nearside front kingpin

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 9,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight wear in Propshaft spline (rear)

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,999 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,999 miles

free play on steering box

n/s/r & o/s/r leaf spring corrode

Fail 11 Apr 2019 99,999 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

free play on steering box

n/s/r & o/s/r leaf spring corrode

Nearside Front corrode close to engine mount

Nearside Front crack chassis close to engine mount

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,999 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 99,999 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working position 2 or parking (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 9,999 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 9,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,443 miles

rear step spars broken at rear crossmember

Pass 27 Jan 2015 9,999 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 9,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 9,991 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 9,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 8,960 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 7,406 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 7,406 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 5,973 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 5,973 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 3,706 miles

windscreen marked. slight leak at centre exhaust joint.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 3,706 miles

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

windscreen marked. slight leak at centre exhaust joint.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 2,373 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 1,132 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 85,333 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 84,501 miles

roadtested steering hard to turn with small steering wheel when stationary

Fail 27 Jan 2006 84,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SIL 5815 is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 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 SIL 5815, 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 41 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 SIL 5815 registered?

SIL 5815 is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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The MOT history for SIL 5815 shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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