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B302 TJA

1985 Ford Transit

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,496 mi
Last recorded74,496 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB302 TJA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,496 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,690 miles

Metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 13 Jun 2007 73,667 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 73,639 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low

Pass 16 Jun 2006 68,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight exhaust blow at joints

surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 16 Jun 2006 68,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight exhaust blow at joints

surface rust on brake pipes

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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B302 TJA is a 1985 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B302 TJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B302 TJA registered?

B302 TJA is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 1985.

Is B302 TJA safe to buy?

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