CarVerify

Free Car Check

AWU 593K

1972 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1688cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,175 mi
Last recorded17,175 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 593K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,688cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,175 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 17,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,611 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 15,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,448 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak from offside and nearside of rear axle

Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,865 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application slightly uneven,inspection recommended.

Fail 29 May 2008 14,834 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AWU 593K is a 1972 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,688cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AWU 593K, 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

How do I check the history of AWU 593K?

You can check the full history of AWU 593K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AWU 593K registered?

AWU 593K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is AWU 593K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 593K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AWU 593K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AWU 593K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.