MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,457 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
both front and offside outer rear tyre perished
both front and offside outer rear tyre perished
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
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
coolant leaking
corrosion both front trumpets under arches but not yet structural at this time.
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
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)
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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.
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ADL 894L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 1973.
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