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WNO 164L

1972 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,210 mi
Last recorded41,210 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 Ford Transit48,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNO 164L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 41,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,066 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 41,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,010 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 41,001 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,204 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,361 miles

slight binding on rear brakes

some corrosion on near/side front floor and off/side outer sill

Pass 10 Mar 2007 41,338 miles

some surface rust on underside some corrosion on rear crossmember some corrosion on both inner and outer sills some binding on rear brakes

Fail 7 Mar 2007 41,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

some surface rust on underside some corrosion on rear crossmember some corrosion on both inner sills some binding on rear brakes

Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,141 miles

some corrosion on side panels of bodywork rear near/side inner sill rear valance off/side front outer sill

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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WNO 164L is a 1972 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WNO 164L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WNO 164L registered?

WNO 164L is a 1972 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is WNO 164L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNO 164L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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