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B282 AYD

1985 Ford Transit

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,875 mi
Last recorded62,875 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB282 AYD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,875 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn and perished

exhaust system corroded

offside front door step and inner sill holed outside of prescribed area

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2012 62,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Both front tyres worn and perished

Offside front door step and inner sill hole but not in a perscribed area

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system corroed

Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,854 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 62,848 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,844 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 62,844 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2006 62,589 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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B282 AYD is a 1985 Ford Transit in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B282 AYD, 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 B282 AYD registered?

B282 AYD is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 1985.

Is B282 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B282 AYD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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