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B317 LSF

1985 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,325 mi
Last recorded9,325 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB317 LSF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 9,325 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 9,313 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 9,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 9,294 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 9,284 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 9,280 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 9,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 9,269 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 9,263 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,257 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 9,250 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 9,250 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 9,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,885 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 8,885 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B317 LSF is a 1985 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B317 LSF, 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 B317 LSF registered?

B317 LSF is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 February 1985.

Is B317 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B317 LSF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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