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DBC 502T

1979 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

23,977 mi
Last recorded23,977 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBC 502T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 23,977 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 23,490 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 22,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,463 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,232 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 22,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 21,995 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 21,716 miles

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

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

Minor corrosion underbody

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 21,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Minor corrosion underbody

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 20,382 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has corrosion in all areas but not considered excessive at this point in time.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,417 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,725 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 18,716 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 161,179 miles

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings play

Fail 10 Sep 2008

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings play

Pass 21 Sep 2007

large areas of rust

Fail 15 Sep 2007

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2006 138,841 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006

Centre Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

bold spare tyre.large areas of rust.loose front wheels.n/s tyre nail.loose centre bearing.no fog.n/s poor patern.

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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DBC 502T is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1979 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 59,139 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 DBC 502T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBC 502T registered?

DBC 502T is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1979.

Is DBC 502T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBC 502T shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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