MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,639 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Temporary fuel cap fitted
loading box some fixing bolts loose or missing
nearside door mirror damaged
play and lift in offside and nearside front beam axle king pins
play in steering box
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside door mirror damaged
Temporary fuel cap fitted
loading box some fixing bolts loose or missing
play and lift in offside and nearside front beam axle king pins
play in steering box
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s rear brake binding
play o/s & n/s front king pin
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EEL 872V is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 EEL 872V, 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 EEL 872V registered?
EEL 872V is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 August 1979.
Is EEL 872V safe to buy?
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