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HYK 447W

1981 Ford Van

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYK 447W
MakeFord
ModelVan
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018
Pass 8 Jun 2017
Pass 27 May 2016
Pass 22 May 2015
Fail 15 Apr 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Panhard rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014
Pass 5 Apr 2013
Pass 21 Mar 2012 1,172 miles

Corrosion in the near side floor pan

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 1,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion in the near side floor pan

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2011 1,172 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

o/s/r discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 1,172 miles

o/s/r discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 1,173 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 1,173 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 1,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 1,173 miles

both front tyres are close to the legal limit.

n/s front chassis close to suspension mounting is rusting.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 1,998 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Van?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
4,972
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
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HYK 447W is a 1981 Ford Van in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Ford Van fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HYK 447W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HYK 447W registered?

HYK 447W is a 1981 Ford Van, first registered on 28 January 1981.

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