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PMO 42R

1977 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,483 mi
Last recorded99,483 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMO 42R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 99,483 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion face of crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 99,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion face of crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,274 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 31 May 2016 99,267 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 26 May 2015 98,459 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

hole in air box

missfire at idle

n/s/f door difficult to open

Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,232 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

increase in rear brake effot uneven but not excessive (o/s low)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 11 May 2012 95,549 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

servo pipe insecure

Pass 14 May 2011 93,226 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear quarter panel insecure

rear springs sligthly displaced both

Pass 18 May 2010 90,397 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,964 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 84,307 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 84,307 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,277 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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PMO 42R is a 1977 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1977 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 64,472 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 PMO 42R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PMO 42R registered?

PMO 42R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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