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GRW 805N

1974 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,076 mi
Last recorded88,076 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Ford Transit60,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRW 805N
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,076 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 86,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OS cab step inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

OSRI tyre punctured but sidewalls not touching

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 85,482 miles

Driver's seat insecure floor mountings cracked (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OS cab step inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

OSRI tyre punctured but sidewalls not touching

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,099 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 84,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,382 miles

bulkhead correded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,433 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 80,433 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,790 miles

NS washer weak

NSR light lens fading

Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,178 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,825 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 75,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 75,252 miles

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Fail 25 Jun 2007 75,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Corrosion inside OS cab step outside 30cm prescibed area

Main Fuel pipe by tank corroded but not leaking

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 72,868 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 72,129 miles

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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GRW 805N is a 1974 Ford Transit in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1974 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 60,156 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 GRW 805N, 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 52 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 GRW 805N registered?

GRW 805N is a 1974 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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