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DLP 471J

1971 Ford Pick Up

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,147 mi
Last recorded50,147 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLP 471J
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,147 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,246 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 415,068 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,726 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 39,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,911 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,041 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,398 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,342 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 20,322 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,791 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 19,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 May 2006 18,380 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 18,380 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Ford Pick Up?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,594
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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DLP 471J is a 1971 Ford Pick Up in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Ford Pick Up fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLP 471J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 55 years old, this Ford Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DLP 471J registered?

DLP 471J is a 1971 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 23 April 1971.

Is DLP 471J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLP 471J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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