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YVF 961J

1970 Ford Pick Up

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,310 mi
Last recorded28,310 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVF 961J
MakeFord
ModelPick Up
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2013 28,310 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

chassis and parts of body have had welding carried out covered in under seal appiers ok.

dampness on lower part of fuel tank (no leaks found).

no centre seat belt fitted at time of test

slight oil leak on n/s rear brake back plate.

Oil leak

all tyres (bar o/s/r outer tyre) are perishing and cracked between tyre treads.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,310 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

chassis and parts of body have had welding carried out covered in under seal appiers ok.

dampness on lower part of fuel tank (no leaks found).

no centre seat belt fitted at time of test

slight oil leak on n/s rear brake back plate.

Oil leak

all tyres (bar o/s/r outer tyre) are perishing and cracked between tyre treads.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 28,301 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

chassis as had welding repairs carried out coated in underseal appiers ok.

no centre seat belt fitted at time of test.

slight leak of oil on n/s rear brake back plate.

all tyres perishing and cracking on sidewalls and between treads.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,964 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,938 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Pick Up?

Based on 1,826 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
1,594
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
position lamp(s) not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
fog lamp not working 24
parking brake recording little or no effort 22
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YVF 961J is a 1970 Ford Pick Up in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Ford Pick Up fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YVF 961J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 56 years old, this Ford Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YVF 961J registered?

YVF 961J is a 1970 Ford Pick Up, first registered on 23 November 1970.

Is YVF 961J safe to buy?

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