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MJX 493P

1975 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,231 mi
Last recorded85,231 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Transit57,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJX 493P
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,231 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 85,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 85,228 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside filler in floor

Pass 17 Sep 2014 83,063 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,055 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 81,900 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,782 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,819 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,814 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,856 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 768,297 miles

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,169 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 70,043 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 70,043 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 69,361 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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MJX 493P is a 1975 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MJX 493P, 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.

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What year was MJX 493P registered?

MJX 493P is a 1975 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 August 1975.

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