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DLV 518K

1972 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

17,313 mi
Last recorded17,313 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLV 518K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 17,313 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails and cross members (2.4.A.3)

body in very poor condition

slight oil leak from o/s hub seal area

vehicle underside very corroded outside areas

Fail 26 Apr 2017 17,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails and cross members (2.4.A.3)

body in very poor condition

slight oil leak from o/s hub seal area

vehicle underside very corroded outside areas

Fail 26 Oct 2016 17,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Both sides (2.5.A.3a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rails and crosmembers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,821 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside of vehicle corrored outside of prescribed areas and in very poor condition

vehicle body in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2015 16,821 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Speedometer dial glass missing. (6.7.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 15,867 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 16 Apr 2014 15,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished and split not exposing cord

Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,972 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

chassis rail deforming

chassis/body corrosion

front tyres perished

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/f king pin worn

rear drums oval

rear hubs damp

n/s/f rear spring hanger a cause for concern

n/s/r wheel rim barely attached

Fail 12 Mar 2013 13,970 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

chassis rail deforming

chassis/body corrosion

front tyres perished

o/s/f king pin worn

rear hubs damp

n/s/f rear spring hanger a cause for concern

n/s/r wheel rim barely attached

Fail 26 Sep 2012 13,968 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front tyres perished

rear hubs damp

very heavy corrosion

near side rear rim is unsafe

Fail 19 Sep 2009 13,784 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

prop mount worn

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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DLV 518K is a 1972 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 DLV 518K, 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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DLV 518K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1972.

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