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FTB 665J

1971 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,808 mi
Last recorded27,808 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1971 Ford Transit77,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTB 665J
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 27,808 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,740 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,697 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 27,331 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,331 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2011 26,760 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,122 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 26,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2009 25,786 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,823 miles

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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FTB 665J is a 1971 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 77,407 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 FTB 665J, 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 55 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FTB 665J registered?

FTB 665J is a 1971 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 1971.

Is FTB 665J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTB 665J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FTB 665J have outstanding finance?

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