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FTU 442K

1972 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,194 mi
Last recorded72,194 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTU 442K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,194 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,034 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 66,808 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,488 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,803 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre exhaust slight leak of gases

exhaust front pipe to rear exhaust not fitting correcly

Fail 6 Jun 2012 60,774 miles

Centre Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre exhaust slight leak of gases

exhaust front pipe to rear exhaust not fitting correcly

Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,994 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 56,862 miles

Body/chassis corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear foot and handbrake only just within limits

Pass 11 May 2009 56,632 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT COROSSION TO VARIOUS PARTS OF VEHICLE BODY.

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 56,615 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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FTU 442K is a 1972 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FTU 442K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FTU 442K registered?

FTU 442K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is FTU 442K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTU 442K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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