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KGD 117L

1973 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,628 mi
Last recorded23,628 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGD 117L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,688cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 23,628 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 23,167 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,094 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 22,522 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,496 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,968 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,962 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 21,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 21,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KGD 117L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,688cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 68,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGD 117L, 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 53 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 KGD 117L registered?

KGD 117L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 1973.

Is KGD 117L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGD 117L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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