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GTU 839K

1972 Ford Transit

Cream Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,822 mi
Last recorded49,822 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTU 839K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 49,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 49,822 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 49,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 49,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 49,033 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting + Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 48,604 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,849 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 47,849 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 47,489 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 47,489 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,135 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,119 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,941 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 382,405 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 374,441 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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GTU 839K is a 1972 Ford Transit in Cream with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GTU 839K, 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

How do I check the history of GTU 839K?

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What year was GTU 839K registered?

GTU 839K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 1972.

Is GTU 839K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTU 839K shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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