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UKM 647S

1977 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,314 mi
Last recorded42,314 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKM 647S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,314 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 42,311 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,453 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 40,439 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel x2 (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 38,789 miles

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

brake fluid level low

n/s & o/s door steps starting to corrode

n/s & o/s sills starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to crack on side wall

Fail 12 Feb 2015 38,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake fluid level low

n/s & o/s door steps starting to corrode

n/s & o/s sills starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to crack on side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,421 miles

surface rust and some body corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2014 37,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s & o/s rear inner sills corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,679 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill s and o/s inner door step corroding not effecting steering or brakes

Fail 17 Oct 2011 34,673 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 30,236 miles

ADVISE CORROSION O/S/F INNER SILL/STEP, OIL LEAK REQUIRES ATTENTION, ADVISE NEW REAR LIGHTS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 27,246 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,170 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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UKM 647S is a 1977 Ford Transit in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UKM 647S, 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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What year was UKM 647S registered?

UKM 647S is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 August 1977.

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