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B128 VYT

1985 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,099 mi
Last recorded85,099 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB128 VYT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 85,099 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 84,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,828 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,004 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 94,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened boyh (2.4.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 86,705 miles

Non Cat Emissions

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2014 86,705 miles

Non Cat Emissions

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,061 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bulk head corroded

under body surface corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2012 94,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bulk head corroded

under body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2006 63,958 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 83,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.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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B128 VYT is a 1985 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 B128 VYT, 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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B128 VYT is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 January 1985.

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