MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,040 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EPX 578W is a 1981 Ford Transit in White with a 7,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1981 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 65,338 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 EPX 578W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EPX 578W registered?
EPX 578W is a 1981 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is EPX 578W safe to buy?
The MOT history for EPX 578W shows 4 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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