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UYO 321M

1973 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,861 mi
Last recorded26,861 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYO 321M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 26,861 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 26,861 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 26,850 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 26,850 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,772 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,607 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 26,582 miles

n/s/f top shock absorber mounting area.n/s doorstep, o/s/f outrigger, n/s/f chassis rail corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,349 miles

n/s/f top shock absorber area o/s/f chassis outrigger and n/s/f chassis rail corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,159 miles

n/s/f top shockabsorber area o/s chassis outrigger and n/s/f chassis rail corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,984 miles

n/s/f chassis rail @ n/s/f top shock absorber mounting area corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,393 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,819 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 24,294 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 24,294 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

throttle operation very stiff

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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UYO 321M is a 1973 Ford Transit in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UYO 321M, 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.

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What year was UYO 321M registered?

UYO 321M is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 1973.

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