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DNK 526K

1972 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,994 mi
Last recorded67,994 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNK 526K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 67,994 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,325 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 66,480 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 65,262 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 64,027 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,762 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger front seat mount seems flimsy?

Play in NSF Kingpin assembly

Fail 25 Oct 2011 61,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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)

battery insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,106 miles

front brake balance on limit

Fail 19 Jun 2010 61,096 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all 4 brakes sticking slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,761 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,989 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2007 54,950 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 54,950 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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DNK 526K is a 1972 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNK 526K, 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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What year was DNK 526K registered?

DNK 526K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 1972.

Is DNK 526K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNK 526K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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