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RYT 345L

1973 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

50,280 mi
Last recorded50,280 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYT 345L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,280 miles

Both inner wings corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,132 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 50,132 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outrigger next to door step corroded

near side door step corroded

off side door step corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,808 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 49,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,507 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 49,507 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,339 miles

Corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front inner sill corroroed

Steering wheel deteriorating

Fail 25 Aug 2011 49,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front inner sill corroroed

Steering wheel deteriorating

Fail 13 Apr 2010 48,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,913 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 48,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,290 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 48,278 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 47,385 miles

Front upper crossmember corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2006 47,324 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2006 47,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight Corrosion near side front sill

Very slight wheel Bearing noise Off Side Front

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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RYT 345L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 RYT 345L, 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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RYT 345L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 1973.

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