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URD 752S

1978 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,350 mi
Last recorded80,350 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURD 752S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,350 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 80,350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe insecure at tank (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 78,807 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 31 May 2013 78,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,083 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 77,865 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear fog lamp not working

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

fog lamp not working on the offside rear

nearside front door mirror damaged

nearside front tyre cracked to the outer wall

Fail 28 May 2009 76,671 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

fog lamp not working on the offside rear

nearside front door mirror damaged

nearside front tyre cracked to the outer wall

Pass 30 May 2008 75,540 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 75,540 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2006 74,457 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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URD 752S is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 URD 752S, 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.

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What year was URD 752S registered?

URD 752S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 1978.

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The MOT history for URD 752S shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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