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B20 TJW

1985 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

529,776 mi
Last recorded529,776 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 TJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 529,776 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 529,776 miles

Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 529,673 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 529,673 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 529,661 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 52,991 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 529,206 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 529,131 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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B20 TJW is a 1985 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B20 TJW, 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 B20 TJW registered?

B20 TJW is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B20 TJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 TJW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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