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C152 KOA

1986 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,599 mi
Last recorded95,599 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Transit58,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC152 KOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 95,599 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 95,596 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 95,591 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 95,591 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 95,518 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 92,480 miles

both front leaf spring bushes and upper shackle bushes perished but no movement

n/s mirror glass cracked

play o/s/f king pin

slight play n/s/f king pin

Fail 27 Feb 2019 95,364 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

both front leaf spring bushes and upper shackle bushes perished but no movement

n/s mirror glass cracked

play o/s/f king pin

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f king pin

Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,480 miles

Nearside Front Mirror cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2017 92,480 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear lights (1.4.A.2h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted Both missing (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Interia mirror missing

Nearside Front Mirror cracked

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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C152 KOA is a 1986 Ford Transit in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 C152 KOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C152 KOA registered?

C152 KOA is a 1986 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 May 1986.

Is C152 KOA safe to buy?

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