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B221 PDY

1985 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,969 mi
Last recorded3,969 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB221 PDY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 3,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front chassis are corroded by the front spring hangers

both rear inner & outer wheel arches are corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 7 Jan 2010 3,960 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front chassis are corroded by the front spring hangers

both rear inner & outer wheel arches are corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Jan 2009 2,801 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 2,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 1,761 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 1,673 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 99,612 miles

play in both king pins

Pass 27 Jan 2006 97,630 miles

brake pedal pad wearing

brake pipes to both flexies corroding(part of flexible brake pipe).

clutch pedal pad missing

engine and gearbox oil leaks.

engine smokey.

lift in both king pins.

radiator in poor condition.

Fail 24 Jan 2006 97,616 miles

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

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

engine & gearbox oil leaks.

engine smokey.

lift in both king pins

radiator in poor condition.

clutch pedal pad missing.

both brake pipes to front flexies corroding(part of flexible brake hose)

brake pedal pad wearing.

several areas of body/chassis corroded outside of prescribed areas for mot test.

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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B221 PDY is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B221 PDY, 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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B221 PDY is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 1985.

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