MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
468,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
offside front footwell corroded would advise a repair
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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EWF 5V is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 EWF 5V, 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 EWF 5V registered?
EWF 5V is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1979.
Is EWF 5V safe to buy?
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