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SFK 547R

1977 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,586 mi
Last recorded54,586 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFK 547R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,586 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 54,582 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,333 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 54,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,430 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,067 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 51,638 miles

o/s/rear tyre flat inner

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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SFK 547R is a 1977 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SFK 547R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFK 547R registered?

SFK 547R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 February 1977.

Is SFK 547R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFK 547R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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