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ExpiredMileage
56,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play side to side (1.1.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine , gear box and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion under near side front wheel arch area
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play side to side (1.1.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine , gear box and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion under near side front wheel arch area
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
brake pedal bushes are worn and pedal has sideways movement
oil leaks from engine , gearbox and rear axle
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front inner arches are corroded (small holes)
rear axle is leaking oil
small corrosion hole under near side front step,
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front inner aches corrosion
surface corrosion to undercarriage and body
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front inner aches corrosion
surface corrosion to undercarriage and body
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to undercarriage and body
Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front door step rusty
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front door step rusty
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Front cross member corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corrosion
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front box section corroded
Nearside Front inner wheel arch and sill corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Body has slight corrosion cross member corroded in centre (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front door step rusted and holed.
Nearside Front inner wheel arch very rusty
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
chassis generally rusty but not seriously weakened
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Body has slight corrosion cross member corroded in centre (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front door step rusted and holed.
Nearside Front inner wheel arch very rusty
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
chassis generally rusty but not seriously weakened
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
General oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
general body rust
Nearside 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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
General oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
general body rust
noise offside rear brake
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
both front floors corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
O/s/f floor corroded and holed
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
both front floors corroded but repared from inside
engine emissions too low
ns inner arch and step corroded and holed
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
both front floors corroded but repared from inside
engine emissions too low
ns inner arch and step corroded and holed
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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TRU 540S is a 1977 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TRU 540S, 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.
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TRU 540S is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1977.
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