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BLG 722S

1978 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,042 mi
Last recorded8,042 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLG 722S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 8,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 8,015 miles

Brake performance not tested Front brakes binding (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BLG 722S is a 1978 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BLG 722S, 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 BLG 722S registered?

BLG 722S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is BLG 722S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLG 722S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BLG 722S have outstanding finance?

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