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AYR 480H

1970 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,006 mi
Last recorded61,006 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1970 Ford Transit40,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYR 480H
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,006 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 61,006 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis rail has hole on underside halfway towards rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 60,804 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 60,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,292 miles

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,802 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 59,798 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,301 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,491 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,040 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,205 miles

Nearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust coroded

oil leak

rear diff weaping

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,010 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,526 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 51,512 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 50,177 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 49,480 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 49,461 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front bearing slightly rough/noisy

Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,056 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,287 miles

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

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

bulkhead slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 47,432 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 47,429 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

No bonnet safety catch fitted.

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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AYR 480H is a 1970 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 40,979 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYR 480H, 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 56 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AYR 480H registered?

AYR 480H is a 1970 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 1970.

Is AYR 480H safe to buy?

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