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ROO 510M

1974 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,654 mi
Last recorded3,654 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1974 Ford Transit60,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROO 510M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 3,654 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 87,642 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,805 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 81,677 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

battry unsecure

un able to chek brake pipe coverd by under seale

Pass 29 Oct 2011 79,941 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 77,050 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 76,873 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

nearside bulkhead holed

Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,495 miles

metal brake pipes masked in underseal

nearside front chassis leg has weld repairs

Pass 13 Jun 2006 75,918 miles
Fail 8 May 2006

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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ROO 510M is a 1974 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ROO 510M, 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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ROO 510M is a 1974 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 1974.

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