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EED 571L

1971 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,594 mi
Last recorded93,594 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1971 Ford Transit77,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEED 571L
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,594 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged in engine bay/ old (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion /inner sill damaged (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion /outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 93,582 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged in engine bay/ old (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion /inner sill damaged (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion /outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 93,444 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 92,001 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 91,115 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2007 91,115 miles

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

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2006 88,662 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

spare tyre defective

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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EED 571L is a 1971 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 77,407 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 EED 571L, 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 55 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 EED 571L registered?

EED 571L is a 1971 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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