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GUC 317N

1974 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,158 mi
Last recorded60,158 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Transit60,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUC 317N
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1974
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 60,158 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 60,374 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 60,156 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 60,284 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,156 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,146 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 60,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,585 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 57,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,491 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear road spings rapped in webbing

Fail 23 Feb 2009 54,491 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear road spings rapped in webbing

Pass 31 Jan 2008 461,879 miles

Fuel filler cap seating to perish. ( but seals)

OSF mirror glazing water ingress

Rear ns brake hose has breather wrapped round and starting to cause wear

nsf seatbelt mot locking on test

Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,490 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 44,455 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,570 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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GUC 317N is a 1974 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GUC 317N, 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 GUC 317N registered?

GUC 317N is a 1974 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GUC 317N safe to buy?

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