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VFJ 774S

1977 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,267 mi
Last recorded97,267 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFJ 774S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2015 97,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,802 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

tyres perising

Pass 1 Jun 2012 94,501 miles

o/s/r inner tyre perished

undersealed

Pass 31 May 2011 93,502 miles

undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,643 miles

rear springs slightly out of alignment

undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2009 93,157 miles

slight play steering

undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2008 92,693 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,078 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 89,845 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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VFJ 774S is a 1977 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VFJ 774S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFJ 774S registered?

VFJ 774S is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is VFJ 774S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFJ 774S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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