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RTC 335M

1973 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,991 mi
Last recorded99,991 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTC 335M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 99,991 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 99,990 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,979 miles

rear exhaust has slight gas leak

Fail 5 Sep 2018 98,968 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust has slight gas leak

Pass 15 Sep 2017 98,690 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,657 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 95,641 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,152 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly pulling toward nearside 26% (3.7.C.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 92,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling toward offside (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,494 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 89,470 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 881,705 miles

batterys insecurwe

n s outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s chassis corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,689 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 84,668 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,929 miles

Coolant leak

off side front bleed nipple broken replaced by a bolt

Fail 8 Jul 2010 83,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

off side front bleed nipple broken replaced by a bolt

Fail 14 Jun 2010 83,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 81,080 miles

corrotion underbody only just passed mot test leaf spring bushes worn

Pass 17 Jun 2008 80,753 miles

general underbody corrosion inc front steps inner wing panels

Pass 7 Jul 2007 80,543 miles

CORROSION/TO/FONT/SPRING/HANGERS †CORROSION/TO/CHASSIS

Pass 23 Jun 2006 80,476 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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RTC 335M is a 1973 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RTC 335M, 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 RTC 335M registered?

RTC 335M is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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