MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,195 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake discs corroded
corrosion to body, steps. chassis and wheelarches
dampness around fuel tank
emissions visual check only
nearside rear outer tyre flat and sidewall damaged
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
brake discs corroded
corrosion to body, steps, chassis and wheelarches
emissions visual only
nearside rear outer tyre flat and sidewall damaged
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
corrosion to wheelarches and chassis
emissions visual check only
front brake discs corroded
nearside rear outer tyre flat and side damaged
oil leak
corrosion to chassis rails, wheel arches, crossmember, steps, floors and suspension mounts
engine slight smoky under acceleration
oil leak
slight bind both rear brakes
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to chassis rails, wheel arches, crossmember, steps, floors and suspension mounts
engine slight smoky under acceleration
oil leak
slight bind both rear brakes
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BFJ 428T is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
Across all 1979 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 59,139 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 BFJ 428T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BFJ 428T registered?
BFJ 428T is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1979.
Is BFJ 428T safe to buy?
The MOT history for BFJ 428T shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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