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B209 FMB

1985 Ford Transit

Brown Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,383 mi
Last recorded39,383 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB209 FMB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 39,383 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 39,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 39,185 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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B209 FMB is a 1985 Ford Transit in Brown with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B209 FMB, 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 B209 FMB registered?

B209 FMB is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B209 FMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B209 FMB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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