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UWL 886K

1972 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

81,064 mi
Last recorded81,064 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWL 886K
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 81,064 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 81,064 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 78,229 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 78,178 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s front wheel, back plate insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,474 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 75,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 72,400 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 72,387 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 69,430 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 69,430 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pump/compressor insecure (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

veicle tested with out any drop sides or tail board

Fail 5 Aug 2005 69,430 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

hand brake cable incorrectly fitted

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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UWL 886K is a 1972 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 UWL 886K, 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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UWL 886K is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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