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UYM 509S

1978 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,848 mi
Last recorded59,848 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYM 509S
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,848 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank securing device starting to corrode but not major

Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,511 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

various places been welded up

Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 58,623 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,396 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 58,187 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 57,435 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 57,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 25 Apr 2009 56,061 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 56,059 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,450 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

vehicle has had extensive chassis repairs

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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UYM 509S is a 1978 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UYM 509S, 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 UYM 509S registered?

UYM 509S is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 1978.

Is UYM 509S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYM 509S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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