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9,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
free play on steering box
n/s/r & o/s/r leaf spring corrode
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
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear step spars broken at rear crossmember
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
windscreen marked. slight leak at centre exhaust joint.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
windscreen marked. slight leak at centre exhaust joint.
roadtested steering hard to turn with small steering wheel when stationary
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was SIL 5815 registered?
SIL 5815 is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1985.
Is SIL 5815 safe to buy?
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