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ENF 124T

1979 Ford Transit

Orange Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,535 mi
Last recorded48,535 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENF 124T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 48,535 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 48,472 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 48,472 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, kick up going to the offsides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front and n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 48,394 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leaf bush x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 48,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leaf bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2019 47,419 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 47,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,168 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,324 miles

slight lift in n/s king pin

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,545 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,612 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,459 miles

nearside sun visior missing

Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,895 miles

offside sun visior return mechinisam weak nearside sun visior missing

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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ENF 124T is a 1979 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ENF 124T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ENF 124T?

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What year was ENF 124T registered?

ENF 124T is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 July 1979.

Is ENF 124T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENF 124T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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