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YTU 152S

1977 Ford Transit

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,024 mi
Last recorded47,024 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1977 Ford Transit64,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTU 152S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2016 47,024 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. rear axle (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in both front king pins

washer bottle insecure

Nearside Front body section holed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear handbrake rubbing on wheel rim

battery loose but not likely to fall out

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,458 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 46,176 miles

All offside tyres perished

Coolant leak

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre perished and in poor condition

underside of cab is heavily patched and undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2010 44,550 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside front inner sill holed outside of prescribed area

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,445 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,124 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

offside front floorpan holed not within prescribed area

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

welded repairs cannot be fully checked due to a heavy coating of underseal

Pass 5 Aug 2005 40,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YTU 152S is a 1977 Ford Transit in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YTU 152S, 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 YTU 152S registered?

YTU 152S is a 1977 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 August 1977.

Is YTU 152S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTU 152S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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