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COM 299K

1972 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,100 mi
Last recorded14,100 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOM 299K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,100 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre starting to perish/crack

Fail 10 Jul 2015 14,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre starting to perish/crack

Fail 13 Jun 2015 14,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear wheels slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,043 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 13,137 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 13,122 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,030 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 12,007 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,749 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 94,907 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

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

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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COM 299K is a 1972 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 COM 299K, 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.

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COM 299K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 1972.

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