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VWX 270L

1973 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,622 mi
Last recorded94,622 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Transit68,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWX 270L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 94,622 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 94,605 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak

oil leak

oil leak on nearside rear shaft axel

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 94,553 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 93,868 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 93,597 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear brake drum slightly warped

rear exhaust hanger strap missing but system still secure

Fail 18 May 2013 93,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust hanger strap missing but system still secure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,550 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 93,550 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,520 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight movement in both fronts seats.

Pass 3 May 2007 93,295 miles

body corroding around arches

Pass 27 May 2006 92,944 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 92,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 92,065 miles

oil leak

small cracks on both rear lights but secure and in working order

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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VWX 270L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VWX 270L, 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 VWX 270L registered?

VWX 270L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 March 1973.

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