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LYD 281L

1972 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,876 mi
Last recorded13,876 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYD 281L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 13,876 miles

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

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

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 11,088 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 7,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perrished

Pass 29 Jul 2014 3,515 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 1,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2010 1,098 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 9,500 miles

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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LYD 281L is a 1972 Ford Transit in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LYD 281L, 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 LYD 281L registered?

LYD 281L is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 1972.

Is LYD 281L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYD 281L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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