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LBP 624J

1970 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,929 mi
Last recorded23,929 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Transit40,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBP 624J
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 23,929 miles

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 23,928 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 19,213 miles

BODY IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 19,197 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short under bonnet (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BODY (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BODY (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

BODY IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 16,446 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 16,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear tyre side wall damaged

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 12,677 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 12,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 10,164 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front axel king pins slight lift movement

leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2013 10,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front axel king pins slight lift movement

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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LBP 624J is a 1970 Ford Transit in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 40,979 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 LBP 624J, 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 56 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LBP 624J registered?

LBP 624J is a 1970 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 1970.

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