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AUH 538L

1972 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,402 mi
Last recorded75,402 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUH 538L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 75,390 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,258 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 73,980 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2010 73,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,091 miles

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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AUH 538L is a 1972 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 48,954 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 AUH 538L, 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 54 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 AUH 538L registered?

AUH 538L is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is AUH 538L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUH 538L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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