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UTC 169M

1974 Ford Transit Custom

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

51,951 mi
Last recorded51,951 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTC 169M
MakeFord
ModelTransit Custom
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,951 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 51,949 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2018 51,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle fouling with prop shaft (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately door step has a riveted plate (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to floor around seat mountings

engine mounts corroded and welding not continuous

fuel tank straps corroded, fuel tank damp around seam area

movement in drivers seat base

offside front floor corroded and holed not within prescribed area

rear tyres slightly deteriorated on sidewalls on sidewalls

seam sealant applied around welded repairs

welding to non-prescribed areas not continuous welds (all around cab area)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 51,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed at top of bulkhead (engine compartment ) (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of bulkhead above brake pedal mounting fibreglass and filler (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear loose in clips (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired loose into inner wing (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired of cab outer not welded continuously (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired loose into inner wing (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired of cab outer not welded continuously (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and step holed (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to floor around seat mountings

engine mounts corroded and welding not continuous

fuel tank straps corroded, fuel tank damp around seam area

offside front floor corroded and holed not within prescribed area

rear tyres slightly deteriorated on sidewalls on sidewalls

seam sealant applied around welded repairs

welding to non-prescribed areas not continuous welds (all around cab area)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,190 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 51,190 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Custom?

Based on 443,970 MOT tests across 79,473 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
10,634
Miles/Year
79,473
On UK Roads
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UTC 169M is a 1974 Ford Transit Custom in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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UTC 169M is a 1974 Ford Transit Custom, first registered on 7 March 1974.

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