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KOM 743P

1975 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,408 mi
Last recorded22,408 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Transit57,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOM 743P
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 22,408 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 21,194 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 21,173 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Coolant leak bottom hose ()

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift (2.5.A.3a)

bad age cracks in o/s/r inner tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2015 20,552 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,282 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 20,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,200 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,017 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 20,013 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,003 miles

both front and rear reg plates faded

exhaust blowing from front joint

slight play in both front kingpins

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,614 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 19,614 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KOM 743P is a 1975 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1975 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 57,247 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 KOM 743P, 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 51 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 KOM 743P registered?

KOM 743P is a 1975 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 October 1975.

Is KOM 743P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOM 743P shows 12 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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