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DNT 479

1947 Ford Gpw

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,928 mi
Last recorded10,928 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1947 Ford Gpw10,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNT 479
MakeFord
ModelGpw
Year1947
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,928 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play steering idler

Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,473 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 10,183 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,044 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 8,499 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 7,709 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bodywork has slight corrosion

steering idler has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,095 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Gpw?

Based on 842 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

92.8%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
84
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Registration plate lamp not fitted 5
wheel bearing has excessive play 5
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DNT 479 is a 1947 Ford Gpw in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1947 Ford Gpw models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 10,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Gpw fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DNT 479, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Gpw typically stays on UK roads for around 84 years. At 79 years old, this Ford Gpw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DNT 479 registered?

DNT 479 is a 1947 Ford Gpw, first registered on 17 January 1947.

Is DNT 479 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNT 479 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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