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NEW 682M

1973 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,657 mi
Last recorded58,657 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEW 682M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 58,657 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 58,197 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 57,848 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 57,290 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 56,785 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,533 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 56,328 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 56,104 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,693 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 55,330 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,891 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,583 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)

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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NEW 682M is a 1973 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NEW 682M, 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 NEW 682M registered?

NEW 682M is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 1973.

Is NEW 682M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEW 682M shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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