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RFM 833L

1972 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,144 mi
Last recorded56,144 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 833L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 56,144 miles

Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 56,144 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,049 miles

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)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,001 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough STEERING BOX (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 55,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system slightly rough STEERING BOX (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 55,213 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 55,197 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nut missing from nearside rear body mounting

slight brake bind on offside rear

Fail 11 Nov 2014 55,161 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chassis & under body patch welded

nut missing n/s/r body mount

play o/s/f king pin bushes

Fail 3 Nov 2014 55,141 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chassis & under body patch welded

nut missing n/s/r body mount

play o/s/f king pin bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,583 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 53,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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RFM 833L is a 1972 Ford Transit in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 RFM 833L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFM 833L registered?

RFM 833L is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 1972.

Is RFM 833L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFM 833L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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