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GMK 272J

1971 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,042 mi
Last recorded53,042 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Ford Transit77,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMK 272J
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,663cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 53,042 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 52,047 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 51,053 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 50,017 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 48,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 48,062 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 46,805 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 45,412 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 44,527 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 43,351 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 42,032 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 41,325 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 40,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,201 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 38,249 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 38,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 37,476 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,517 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,751 miles

exhaust system corroded and leaking

hubcaps on roadwheels

offside front seatbelt webbing is starting to fray

rear diff appears to be leaking

various suspension etc bushes are cracking

Pass 10 May 2007 33,818 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 32,271 miles

Exhaust system corroded and slightly leaking from rear joints

Hubcaps on roadwheels

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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GMK 272J is a 1971 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GMK 272J, 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 GMK 272J registered?

GMK 272J is a 1971 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is GMK 272J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMK 272J shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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