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TYY 101M

1973 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,631 mi
Last recorded80,631 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYY 101M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,631 miles

oil leaks

Fail 20 Oct 2017 80,631 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

oil leaks

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,598 miles

corrossion noted drivers door step and sill .

Fail 11 Oct 2016 80,598 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lense cover discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrossion noted drivers door step and sill .

Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,664 miles

Bit of corrossion on metal brake pipes

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Lense faded all a bit less defined in their relevant colours compared with nearside (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,650 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

play in mechanism of drivers captain seat

slight play front king pins

Fail 23 Oct 2014 78,626 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

play in mechanism of drivers captain seat

slight play front king pins

Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,695 miles

front crooss member has a little corrosion just off centre towards nearside

rearsilencer has alittle blow by the seam

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,814 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

drivers seat is aswiveling type and has play in the mechanism

Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,951 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,669 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,226 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,928 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,826 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 68,508 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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TYY 101M is a 1973 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYY 101M, 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

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What year was TYY 101M registered?

TYY 101M is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 1973.

Is TYY 101M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYY 101M shows 15 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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