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BFL 200V

1979 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,404 mi
Last recorded92,404 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFL 200V
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,404 miles

had prohibition notice on vechicle

Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,391 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 90,739 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

all welding croverd

nsf chassie slight corrosion my go through with excessive presher

Pass 10 Oct 2008 88,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 88,213 miles

advise-rear tailboard missing. †advise-slight play front hub assy. †advise-extensive welded repairs all vehicle,and corrosion in all areas,not penetrable at test. †

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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BFL 200V is a 1979 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BFL 200V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFL 200V registered?

BFL 200V is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is BFL 200V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFL 200V shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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