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C109 MTW

1986 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

41,893 mi
Last recorded41,893 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC109 MTW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,893 miles

steering stiff to turn

Front brake discs in poor condition

nearside and outer sills holed

Fail 4 Oct 2018 41,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join loose and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs in poor condition

nearside and outer sills holed

steering stiff to turn

Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,034 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 39,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 35,648 miles

chassis front to rear rusted badly

Fail 12 Oct 2016 35,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function broken (2.7.2a)

chassis front to rear rusted badly

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,738 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 27,640 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 27,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 23,407 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 190,850 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 190,835 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 13,169 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 13,169 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 7,332 miles

nearside front road spring weak

offside drivers step rusted and holed

Fail 18 Oct 2010 7,332 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front road spring weak

offside drivers step rusted and holed

Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,960 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 6,959 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 94,086 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 87,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 87,779 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 81,275 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 81,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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C109 MTW is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 C109 MTW, 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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C109 MTW is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 July 1986.

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