MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight lift in both front king pins
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)
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?
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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.
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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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