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OBW 506L

1973 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,221 mi
Last recorded87,221 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBW 506L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 87,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 85,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,694 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 80,430 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 80,430 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 78,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 77,122 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 May 2014 77,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 Aug 2012 75,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 75,971 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,059 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 74,059 miles

Offside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 74,053 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,745 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 70,745 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,674 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 67,674 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,744 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 64,636 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 63,052 miles

ADVISE †SEAT SWOB O/F OVER HANGING PARKING LEVER †ADVISE GREASE KING PINS FRONT

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 31 Jul 2006 60,992 miles

Slight wear in steering box unit.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Exhaust system in poor condition.

O/s/f underbody rusty & holed.

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2005 55,222 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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OBW 506L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol 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 OBW 506L, 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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What year was OBW 506L registered?

OBW 506L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 February 1973.

Is OBW 506L safe to buy?

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