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NWV 995M

1973 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

5,025 mi
Last recorded5,025 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWV 995M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 5,025 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front king pins have play

both front seat rail mounts flexing on floor

both headlamp outputs reduced and beam pattern poor

chassis has surface corrosion

fog lamp inoperative

prop shaft mount has play

Fail 18 Apr 2019 5,025 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front king pins have play

both front seat rail mounts flexing on floor

both headlamp outputs reduced and beam pattern poor

chassis has surface corrosion

fog lamp inoperative

prop shaft mount has play

Pass 25 May 2018 4,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis painted in undersill

fuel filler neck kinked

numerous repairs to chassis

reverse light inop

Fail 21 May 2018 4,895 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust insecure and rubbing pipes (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember x 3 (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis painted in undersill

fuel filler neck kinked

numerous repairs to chassis

reverse light inop

Pass 2 May 2017 48,179 miles

battery slightly insecure

both front king pins have slight play

both rear shock bushes deteriorated

both rear wheel bearings have sight play

both sills have surface corrosion

drivers seat has play in mechanism and rails

headlamp out put dim

rear axel has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,130 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

both front king pins have slight play

drivers seat has play

washers poor

Fail 27 Apr 2016 33,130 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

both front king pins have slight play

drivers seat has play

washers poor

Pass 23 Apr 2015 2,858 miles

coolant fan missing

engine and gearbox mounts weak

extensive welding repairs to front chassis

surface corrosion to chassis

waste tank loose

Fail 23 Apr 2015 2,858 miles

engine and gearbox mounts weak

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coolant fan missing

extensive welding repairs to front chassis

surface corrosion to chassis

waste tank loose

Pass 6 May 2014 479 miles

cooling fan is missing

exhaust system is insecure and silencer damaged

extensive welding repairs to front chassis, suspension areas and inner wheel arches

nearside rear service and parking brake efforts are weak

offside front and rear engine/gearbox mountings are deterioated and worn

slight play in steering system

surface corrosion to chassis and complete undervehicle

water tank to offside undervehicle is insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2014 448 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

cooling fan is missing

exhaust system is insecure and silencer damaged

extensive welding repairs to front chassis, suspension areas and inner wheel arches

nearside rear service and parking brake efforts are weak

offside front and rear engine/gearbox mountings are deterioated and worn

slight play in steering system

surface corrosion to chassis and complete undervehicle

water tank to offside undervehicle is insecure

Pass 7 May 2013 99,924 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front seats are swivel type and have play at fixings

cab floor flexing at seat moiuntings

chassis covered in underseal

exhaust system corroded and has a minor leak

extensive welding repairs to chassis

n/s/r service and parking brake eforts are low and may require inspection and/or adjustment

o/s engine mounting is worn and has play

surface corrosion to chassis and complete undervehicle

Fail 25 Apr 2012 98,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chassis covered in heavy undersill

Pass 25 Apr 2012 98,424 miles

chassis covered in heavy undersill

Pass 12 May 2011 97,680 miles

brake pipes have been painted in places

corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 27 Apr 2011 97,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have been painted in places

corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering system

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 30 Apr 2010 97,096 miles

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

chassis has been undersilled

n/s wiper blade perished

park brake stiff

spring eye bushes perished

Pass 1 May 2009 96,084 miles

spring eye bushes are in poor condition

wxtensive welding repairs to front chassis and spring hangers

Pass 23 Apr 2008 94,475 miles

slight play in steering system

blue smoke emitted from exhaust during acceleration not considered to be excessive

exhaust mountings are weak and exhaust moveing in mountings slightly

extensive welding repairs to chassis

lift in front suspension axle king pins

repairs to exhaust

slight movement and bushes deterioated on all front spring eye bushes

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

waste tank undervehicle is insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2007 91,831 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 91,807 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes are slightly imbalanced

slight play in steering system

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 18 Apr 2006 89,198 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 10 Apr 2006 89,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to front outriggers

slight play in front spring eye bushes

vehicle chassis has extensive welding repairs

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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NWV 995M is a 1973 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NWV 995M, 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.

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NWV 995M is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 October 1973.

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