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AFG 571S

1978 Ford Transit

Orange Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,696 mi
Last recorded24,696 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 571S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 24,696 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded on the front and rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2015 24,178 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Various suspension components corroded on the front and the rear of vehicle

n/s/f and o/s/f valve stems deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,468 miles

Oil leak

all 4 valve stems slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 20,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all 4 valve stems slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 165,287 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 15,333 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,972 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 11,271 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 10,282 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 10,282 miles

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 93,932 miles

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

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

nearside seat insecure

nearside wiperarm worn

Pass 7 Apr 2007 7,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 7,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Jul 2006 3,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 3,400 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 1,690 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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AFG 571S is a 1978 Ford Transit in Orange with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 62,557 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 AFG 571S, 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 48 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 AFG 571S registered?

AFG 571S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 June 1978.

Is AFG 571S safe to buy?

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