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PPX 425M

1974 Ford Transit

Brown Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,890 mi
Last recorded87,890 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1974 Ford Transit60,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPX 425M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023 87,890 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension componments corroded and repairs to prescribed areas covered in underseal

fuel tank corroded

offside rear leaf spring slightly splayed

Pass 3 Feb 2021 86,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,235 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

offside front sill back and chassis out rigger corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 86,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear leaf springs slightly splayed

Fail 22 Nov 2016 86,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside manifold to down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above front leaf spring, front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill edge parted with outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired above front leaf spring, front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front has slight cracking on side walls

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,143 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,717 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,448 miles

front tyres starting to crack

Fail 25 Nov 2013 85,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,957 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 84,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 83,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,944 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 82,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 82,170 miles

floor has slight corrosion but not within 30 cm of a structural item.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 81,129 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 81,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 80,450 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 80,450 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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PPX 425M is a 1974 Ford Transit in Brown with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 PPX 425M, 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.

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PPX 425M is a 1974 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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