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B275 XKN

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,159 mi
Last recorded83,159 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB275 XKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 83,159 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 82,601 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 82,601 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B275 XKN is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B275 XKN, 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 B275 XKN registered?

B275 XKN is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 April 1985.

Is B275 XKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B275 XKN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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