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TLU 804M

1973 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,343 mi
Last recorded87,343 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLU 804M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,343 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 86,658 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 86,143 miles

exhaust system getting rusty

nearside front tyre getting perished on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2007 84,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 83,176 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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TLU 804M is a 1973 Ford Transit in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 TLU 804M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TLU 804M?

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What year was TLU 804M registered?

TLU 804M is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 1973.

Is TLU 804M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLU 804M shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TLU 804M have outstanding finance?

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