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UAV 428K

1972 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,667 mi
Last recorded45,667 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAV 428K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,667 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,444 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 45,444 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing King Pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing King Pin (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,229 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 44,074 miles

rear bumper mising

slight play front track bar joints

Fail 17 Dec 2011 44,074 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear bumper mising

slight play front track bar joints

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,064 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 44,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2006 43,468 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 43,468 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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UAV 428K is a 1972 Ford Transit in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UAV 428K, 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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What year was UAV 428K registered?

UAV 428K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1972.

Is UAV 428K safe to buy?

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