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A477 BAU

1983 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,957 mi
Last recorded53,957 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Transit57,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA477 BAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,957 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

surface cracks in near side front wheel tyre outer side tyre wall

Fail 9 Jul 2012 53,957 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

surface cracks in near side front wheel tyre outer side tyre wall

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,940 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 53,940 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

steering /stiff /

Pass 19 Jan 2007 53,775 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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A477 BAU is a 1983 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 57,046 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 A477 BAU, 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 43 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A477 BAU registered?

A477 BAU is a 1983 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A477 BAU safe to buy?

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