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OFH 895L

1973 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,636 mi
Last recorded50,636 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFH 895L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,131 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

No o/s reflectors fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2014 37,150 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

No o/s reflectors fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,747 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 23,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 5,218 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 5,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 93,351 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 86,139 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 84,992 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 82,870 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 81,253 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 79,368 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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OFH 895L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFH 895L, 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 OFH 895L registered?

OFH 895L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is OFH 895L safe to buy?

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