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HKE 257L

1973 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,093 mi
Last recorded77,093 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKE 257L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 77,093 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 77,086 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,020 miles

Corrosion both outer sills

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,523 miles

Corrosion both front outer sills

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,078 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,672 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,339 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jul 2013 74,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 73,814 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,985 miles

Battery insecure

play nearside front king pin thrusts

Fail 18 Jul 2011 72,985 miles

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

Battery insecure

play nearside front king pin thrusts

Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,277 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,612 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 70,885 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 70,362 miles

slight play in rear drag link ball joint

up and down movement in both kingpins

Pass 24 Jul 2006 69,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 69,747 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2004 68,398 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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HKE 257L is a 1973 Ford Transit in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HKE 257L, 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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HKE 257L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 1973.

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