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SUU 803R

1977 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,070 mi
Last recorded84,070 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUU 803R
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 84,070 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 83,513 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 81,009 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 81,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 80,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 80,604 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 80,596 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 76,645 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 71,752 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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SUU 803R is a 1977 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SUU 803R, 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 SUU 803R?

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What year was SUU 803R registered?

SUU 803R is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 June 1977.

Is SUU 803R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUU 803R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SUU 803R have outstanding finance?

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