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ExpiredMileage
17,313 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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