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GDG 253L

1973 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,466 mi
Last recorded84,466 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDG 253L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 84,466 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 84,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

rear fog lamp tell/tale not working

Pass 27 Jun 2006 82,584 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 80,652 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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GDG 253L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 68,576 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 GDG 253L, 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 53 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 GDG 253L registered?

GDG 253L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 1973.

Is GDG 253L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDG 253L 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.

Does GDG 253L have outstanding finance?

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