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SSS 502R

1977 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,589 mi
Last recorded76,589 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSS 502R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,589 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,992 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 73,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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SSS 502R is a 1977 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SSS 502R, 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

How do I check the history of SSS 502R?

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What year was SSS 502R registered?

SSS 502R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 1977.

Is SSS 502R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSS 502R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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