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ADL 894L

1973 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

78,457 mi
Last recorded78,457 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADL 894L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,457 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,832 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 76,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front and offside outer rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,761 miles

both front and offside outer rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,472 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,131 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 76,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

offside inner rear tyre deflated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,800 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 75,798 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,478 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 75,475 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 74,475 miles

Corrosion at n/s/f step not in prescribed area

Front cross member has is coated in body filler but appears to have sound steel underneath

Front inner wings are heavily undersealed but appear sound

N/s/r inner tyre perished & split but not to cords

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 74,475 miles

Corrosion at n/s/f step not in prescribed area

Front cross member has is coated in body filler but appears to have sound steel underneath

Front inner wings are heavily undersealed but appear sound

N/s/r inner tyre perished & split but not to cords

Pass 9 Jun 2009 73,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

towbar cover fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2009 73,510 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

towbar cover fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2008 72,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion starting n/s sill but not yet to excess

filler o/s/f where towing eye would be.Owner said filler is for cosmetic only and correct repaire under neath it

n/s/r outer tyre cut not yet to fail criteria but right on limit.Advise replacing very soon

Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion starting n/s sill but not yet to excess

filler o/s/f where towing eye would be.Owner said filler is for cosmetic only and correct repaire under neath it

n/s/r outer tyre cut not yet to fail criteria but right on limit.Advise replacing very soon

Fail 12 Jun 2007 71,370 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre starting to deteriate on inner edge but not yet to excess.Check soon for splits and replace when required

o/s/r inner tyre appears to need pumping up.Advise checking pressure

under vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,370 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre starting to deteriate on inner edge but not yet to excess.Check soon for splits and replace when required

o/s/r inner tyre appears to need pumping up.Advise checking pressure

under vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 16 Jun 2006 70,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

coolant leaking

corrosion both front trumpets under arches but not yet structural at this time.

Fail 9 Jun 2006 70,559 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion both front trumpets under arches but not yet in a structural place

Pass 6 Jun 2005 70,290 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 70,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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ADL 894L is a 1973 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1973 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 68,576 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 ADL 894L, 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 53 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 ADL 894L registered?

ADL 894L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 1973.

Is ADL 894L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADL 894L shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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