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HRF 283N

1975 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,324 mi
Last recorded65,324 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1975 Ford Transit57,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRF 283N
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 65,324 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 64,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 64,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 62,318 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 62,285 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked heavily cracked on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 60,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,423 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 57,408 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,064 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 53,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

unable to check brake pipes effectively due to grease

Fail 26 Jul 2012 52,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

unable to check brake pipes effectively due to grease

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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HRF 283N is a 1975 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1975 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 57,247 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 HRF 283N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HRF 283N registered?

HRF 283N is a 1975 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1975.

Is HRF 283N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRF 283N shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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