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SVX 782K

1972 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,268 mi
Last recorded49,268 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVX 782K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,268 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,136 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,153 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 45,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 45,424 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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SVX 782K is a 1972 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 48,954 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 SVX 782K, 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 54 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 SVX 782K registered?

SVX 782K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 1972.

Is SVX 782K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVX 782K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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