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GJU 285L

1973 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

6,506 mi
Last recorded6,506 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJU 285L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 6,506 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 6,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 6,332 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 6,246 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 6,229 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 6,002 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 5,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 105,775 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 105,761 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 5,390 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 53,747 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 5,346 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 5,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 4,427 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 4,406 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 3,899 miles

centre diff oil leak

diff oil leak o/s outer

Fail 8 Aug 2009 3,899 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre diff oil leak

diff oil leak o/s outer

Pass 14 Jun 2008 3,607 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 2,627 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 2,226 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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GJU 285L is a 1973 Ford Transit in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJU 285L, 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.

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What year was GJU 285L registered?

GJU 285L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 1973.

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