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URD 765S

1978 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

17,882 mi
Last recorded17,882 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURD 765S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2009 17,882 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 178,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,455 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 15,417 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet secondry/safty catch missing

front brake discs in poor condition may be cause of front brakes not locking when tested on RBT

front brakes DO NOT lock during RBT

n/s track rod end has no dust cover

rear fog switch on dash but no light fitted, (pre 1980)

rear tyres.. o/s has slight perish split..n/s has perish splits and wearing close to limit

Pass 22 May 2007 13,818 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 13,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2007 137,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,298 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 12,284 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 765S is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 765S, 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 765S registered?

URD 765S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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