1986 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · C655 CDB
1986 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1986. Recorded mileage 14,361 km. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 14,361 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C655 CDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
- 14,361 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C655 CDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Transit (C655 CDB) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel pipe damaged breather pipe to filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
C655 CDB Odometer History
- 24/05/2022114,300 mi
- 01/06/2022102,004 mi-12,296 mi
- 22/05/20238,800 mi-93,204 mi
- 23/05/20238,800 mi
- 24/05/202414,361 km
Average of roughly -49,939 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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