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C106 FME

1986 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests36 (18 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,380 mi
Last recorded50,380 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC106 FME
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 18 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 50,380 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, suspension mountings, components, pipes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills caved (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 50,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, suspension mountings, components, pipes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills caved (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various points front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various points front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 47,680 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2024 47,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 47,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2023 47,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe securing nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 47,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 47,680 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill not continuously welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 47,689 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 476,810 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,682 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 47,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting inside cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corners missing both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,682 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sill heavily corroded but not in perscribed area

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside seat belt has two buckles of which only one works

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

different size tyres fitted to each axle

handbrake travel high

tempory fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2019 47,682 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit engine bay (4.11 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable insecure fouling wheel (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sill heavily corroded but not in perscribed area

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside seat belt has two buckles of which only one works

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

different size tyres fitted to each axle

handbrake travel high

tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

separate headlight switch wired in and fitted to steering trim

slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint

steering wheel cover loose fit but not considered excessive

Fail 7 Feb 2018 47,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear cover broken (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

separate headlight switch wired in and fitted to steering trim

steering wheel cover loose fit but not considered excessive

Pass 20 Feb 2017 47,680 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 47,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside handbrake cable fouling tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 41,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,467 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 35,451 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 248,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel cap sealing tempary type

hazzard switch slow to return

headlight output slighly poor

light switch wired in fitted to colume surround

steering wheel cover worn loose but not excessive

Fail 3 Mar 2014 241,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

hazard switch slow to return

steering wheel covering worn loose

Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,470 miles

Corrosion present to N/S/F inner wheel arch

Front Number plate cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2013 14,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion present to N/S/F inner wheel arch

Front Number plate cracked

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 4,318 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Corrosiom present to N/S/R & O/S/R cross member

Corrosion present to N/S & O/S front cross member

O/S/R front leaf spring bush split but does not have excessive play

Rear Exhaust Rubber spliting

corrosion present to both inner rear wheel arches

Fail 22 Feb 2012 4,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Corrosiom present to N/S/R & O/S/R cross member

Corrosion present to N/S & O/S front cross member

O/S/R front leaf spring bush split but does not have excessive play

Rear Exhaust Rubber spliting

corrosion present to both inner rear wheel arches

Pass 16 Mar 2011 92,342 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion to both vehicle sills inner and outer

Corrosion to rear body

Front number plate in poor condition

Hazard switch sticking, but working at time of test

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

O/s headlamp aim deteriorated. recommend inspection

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear box exhaust mount perished but supporting ok

Vehicles battery tray severely corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 92,315 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Corrosion to both vehicle sills inner and outer

Corrosion to rear body

Front number plate in poor condition

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

O/s headlamp aim deteriorated. recommend inspection

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear box exhaust mount perished but supporting ok

Vehicles battery tray severely corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 81,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 81,583 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 81,408 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 81,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body & under body corrosion

front plate marked

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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C106 FME is a 1986 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 58,796 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 C106 FME, 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 40 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C106 FME is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 1986.

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