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TWM 361K

1972 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

25,551 mi
Last recorded25,551 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWM 361K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 May 2016 25,551 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion channel front windscreen (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded behind seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel 30 cm from seat mounting (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt first (2.2.C.1c)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

bonnet secondary catch missing

exhaust minor leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2015 216,718 miles

Both front seats worn.

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Free play in steering box.

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Underside heavily corroded in various places,welding repaires done.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 20,245 miles

coolant leak

drivers fore and aft stiff in operation

engine running rich

excessive corrosion in o/s/f floor / inner arch panels

front and rear registration plates show deterioration

horn sounds slightly harsh

oil leaks

slight free play in steering detected at steering wheel

slight travel on brake pedal

suspension shows general age / wear / shock absorbers weak

vehicle has corrosion / extensive welded repairs

Pass 24 Apr 2013 15,864 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers fore and aft stiff in operation

engine running rich

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

horn sounds slightly harsh

oil leaks

slight travel on brake pedal

vehicle has corrosion / extensive welded repairs

Fail 20 Apr 2013 14,835 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 131,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 131,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 11,340 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake travel long

front tyres cracking

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside step corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 11,340 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake travel long

front tyres cracking

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside step corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 10,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 10,685 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 5,063 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 5,030 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,638 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 4,627 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2007 4,623 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 21 May 2007 4,598 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 2,947 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 2,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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TWM 361K is a 1972 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 TWM 361K, 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.

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TWM 361K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 1972.

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