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JMX 983K

1972 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,890 mi
Last recorded81,890 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMX 983K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,890 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2006 77,042 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 77,038 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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JMX 983K is a 1972 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 JMX 983K, 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 JMX 983K registered?

JMX 983K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 1972.

Is JMX 983K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMX 983K shows 3 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.

Does JMX 983K have outstanding finance?

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