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FVW 110T

1979 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,625 mi
Last recorded66,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Transit59,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVW 110T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 66,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,514 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,477 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,461 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,443 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 66,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,415 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,381 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,364 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,214 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 66,208 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,868 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 65,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2010 65,832 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,795 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 65,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,775 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre cracking on shoulders

Pass 22 Jun 2007 65,754 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 65,611 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,611 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

battery insecure

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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FVW 110T is a 1979 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVW 110T, 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

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What year was FVW 110T registered?

FVW 110T is a 1979 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 1979.

Is FVW 110T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVW 110T shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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