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B146 DOE

1985 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,840 mi
Last recorded126,840 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB146 DOE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 126,840 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

crack in windscreen outside swept area

damage to n/s/f wing no sharp edges

repair to o/s/r chassis covered in very thick underseal

side loading door cannot be opened from outside of vehicle

surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2008 95,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle outside prescribed areas

Pass 17 Oct 2007 82,270 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 379,329 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 378,382 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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B146 DOE is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B146 DOE, 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 B146 DOE registered?

B146 DOE is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B146 DOE safe to buy?

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