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JGW 505K

1972 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,361 mi
Last recorded54,361 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGW 505K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust in poor con

n/s/f shock absorber bush worn

oil leak

water leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 54,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported touching prop shaft (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

exhaust in poor con

n/s/f shock absorber bush worn

o/s/f floor pan corroded not with in 30cm of seat belt

oil leak

water leak

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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JGW 505K is a 1972 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JGW 505K, 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

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What year was JGW 505K registered?

JGW 505K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 January 1972.

Is JGW 505K safe to buy?

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