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DFL 430K

1972 Ford Transit

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,674 mi
Last recorded98,674 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFL 430K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 98,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 97,212 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake application slightly uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 97,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake application slightly uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 97,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,504 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 96,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,383 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 96,313 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 96,313 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 96,241 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 96,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 96,153 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 96,090 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 96,090 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 95,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 95,867 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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DFL 430K is a 1972 Ford Transit in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DFL 430K, 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 DFL 430K registered?

DFL 430K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is DFL 430K safe to buy?

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