MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight fluctuation / inbalance on front brakes
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both rear brakes slightly binding
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
clutch pedal bushes need attention soon
fuel cap seal needs attention soon
slight bind of o/s/r brake
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
clutch pedal bushes need attention soon
fuel cap seal needs attention soon
slight bind of o/s/r brake
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HVG 434L is a 1972 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 HVG 434L, 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.
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What year was HVG 434L registered?
HVG 434L is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 August 1972.
Is HVG 434L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HVG 434L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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