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B273 XKR

1985 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,569 mi
Last recorded7,569 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB273 XKR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 7,569 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 7,042 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 7,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 4,122 miles

nearside front chassis slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2011 4,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2008 3,299 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 3,299 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 776 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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B273 XKR is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B273 XKR, 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 B273 XKR registered?

B273 XKR is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B273 XKR safe to buy?

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