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UGO 705M

1974 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

23,174 mi
Last recorded23,174 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Ford Transit60,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGO 705M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,174 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

chassis / floor corroded.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 23,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

chassis / floor corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,690 miles

play in brake pedal bush,both mirrors cracked,chassis plated & corroded.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 22,690 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

play in brake pedal bush,both mirrors cracked,chassis plated & corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 21,244 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

chassis,floor plated & corroded

front shock bushes cracking,n/s rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,244 miles

chassis,floor plated & corroded

front shock bushes cracking,n/s rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 29 May 2013 19,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

chassis plated,spring bushes cracking,o/s mirror cracked.

Pass 15 May 2012 16,120 miles

chassis & inner wings corroded,front none load bearing brackets corroded,sills & steps corroded.

Fail 8 May 2012 16,120 miles

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

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

chassis & inner wings corroded,front none load bearing brackets corroded,sills & steps corroded.

Pass 18 May 2011 14,068 miles

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

chassis has been plated.

Fail 11 May 2011 14,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

chassis has been plated.

Pass 10 May 2010 9,860 miles

drop link tre worn,rear brake pipe corroded,

Fail 30 Apr 2010 9,860 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

drop link tre worn,rear brake pipe corroded,

Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,567 miles

n/s & o/s inner wings corroded,front cross member weak.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 6,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s&n/s front inner wing corroded,front cross member weak.

rear lamp lens faded,

Pass 30 Apr 2008 1,277 miles

front & rear number plate damaged,slight play in o/s tre, chassis weak.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 98,272 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 98,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

o/s/front tre slight play.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 94,961 miles

rear number plate water damaged. o/s/r& n/s/r inner wing corroded, o/s/rear tyre cracking.

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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UGO 705M is a 1974 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UGO 705M, 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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UGO 705M is a 1974 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 1974.

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