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Q770BCH

1972 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,209 mi
Last recorded88,209 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ770BCH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,209 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 83,290 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge but still has 75% tread

offside rear brake has slight fluxuation on readings

prop centre doughnut has slight movment

visual emissions checked ok

Pass 3 Feb 2010 81,682 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,515 miles

visual smoke check done during test

Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 73,597 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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Q770BCH is a 1972 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 48,954 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 Q770BCH, 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 54 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q770BCH registered?

Q770BCH is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is Q770BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q770BCH shows 6 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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