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TWS 578T

1978 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

43,369 mi
Last recorded43,369 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWS 578T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,369 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 43,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle low effort (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front step rusting not prescribed area

Nearside outer sill rusting

Pass 14 Mar 2015 43,298 miles

n/s inner sill corroaded but not within 30cm of structure

Fail 7 Mar 2015 43,291 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s inner sill corroaded but not within 30cm of structure

Pass 15 Mar 2014 43,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,798 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 42,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 42,373 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 42,363 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 42,022 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 8 May 2010 42,022 miles

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

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

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 16 May 2009 41,522 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 41,514 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 41,421 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 41,421 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 39,367 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 39,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,557 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 38,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

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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TWS 578T is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1978 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 62,557 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 TWS 578T, 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 48 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 TWS 578T registered?

TWS 578T is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 1978.

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