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VOX 971T

1978 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

70,514 mi
Last recorded70,514 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Transit62,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOX 971T
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2017 70,514 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage body edge by front door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes dim when headlamps are switched on (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section viewed inside engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose Nut loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section inside engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose nut loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting @ front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front shock top mounting - corrosion within arch just outside of perscribed area

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

non obligatory nearside mirror damaged

offside wiper clears screen but is in poor condition

temp fuel cap fitted ( sealing type)

Pass 3 May 2016 68,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner arch corroded just outside mot perscribed areas

Offside Rear fog lamp not working - not obligatory due to vehicle age

corrosion to underside panels. Previously welded repair sections coated in protective materials

nearside front step/inner arch/cab sill very corroded but outside mot perscribed areas

offside front door lower section and nearside rear body-side in poor condition .

slight lift in kingpins @ stub axle

vehicle not sitting level

wiring to starter rubbing on chassis

Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,906 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner arch corroded just outside mot perscribed areas

Offside Rear fog lamp not working - not obligatory due to vehicle age

corrosion to underside panels. Previously welded repair sections coated in protective materials

nearside front step/inner arch/cab sill very corroded but outside mot perscribed areas

offside front door lower section and nearside rear body-side in poor condition .

slight lift in kingpins @ stub axle

vehicle not sitting level

wiring to starter rubbing on chassis

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,912 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

nearside front cab step/sill area corroded to holes outside mot perscribed areas

offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside mot perscribed areas

rear fog warning light/circuit not working - not obligatory for this vehicle due to first use date

slight interaction to rear lamps

slight lift in front stub axle king pins

surface corrosion to front body crossmember

uneven wear pattern to several rear tyres

Fail 15 Apr 2015 67,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

nearside front cab step/sill area corroded to holes outside mot perscribed areas

offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside mot perscribed areas

rear fog warning light/circuit not working - not obligatory for this vehicle due to first use date

slight interaction to rear lamps

slight lift in front stub axle king pins

surface corrosion to front body crossmember

uneven wear pattern to several rear tyres

Fail 1 Jul 2014 66,635 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear fog lamp fitted but not working - non obligatory for this age of vehicle hence not a testable item

rear tyres appear under-inflated

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,635 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear fog lamp fitted but not working - non obligatory for this age of vehicle hence not a testable item

rear tyres appear under-inflated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,651 miles

exhaust repaired with gum gum

front inner wheel arch panels corroded to holes outside mot perscibed areas

nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavy perishing

offside battery ( leisure) poorly secured

oil warning light illuminated

previous welded patch repairs covered in underseal/protective compounds

rear fog warning light and associated switch/tell tale not tested as non-obligatory on this age of vehicle

slight lift in offside kingpin

surface corrosion to underside

vehicle not sitting level

wipers perishing

wood waist trim around body in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,998 miles

front cross member corroded

nsf + osf cab flour corrode, inner wheel arches corrode

nsf tyre sid wall perrished

os battery insecure

rear brake flexi hose in poor condishion

rear chassie starting to corrode

rear fog lite not working

slite plat in front king pins + front wheel bearings

under side of cab flour starting to corrode

welded repairs have high level of unders seal

Fail 19 Jul 2012 64,992 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

front cross member corroded

nsf + osf cab flour corrode, inner wheel arches corrode

nsf tyre sid wall perrished

os battery insecure

rear brake flexi hose in poor condishion

rear chassie starting to corrode

rear fog lite not working

slite plat in front king pins + front wheel bearings

under side of cab flour starting to corrode

welded repairs have high level of unders seal

Fail 22 Jun 2012 64,980 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

cab flour corroded under seats

ns door mirror glass missing

nsf + osf flour pans corroded but out side 30cms

nsf rear spring bushes in poor condishion

os door mirror poorly fixed

rear chassie corroded

rear fog tell tail not working t fog light stays on

rear lamp clusters poorly fixed

slite play in front king pins

slite play in front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2011 64,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front spring bushes worn

nearside door skin detached at along bottom edge

nearside front chassis rusty at engine mount

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

offside front inner wing corroded just outside perscribed area of shock mounting

offside rear view mirror (wing mounted) poorly secured due to corroded wing

rear fog lamp not working ( non-obligatory for this vehicle due to date of first use). Tell tale also not working, again not required due to vehicle age

surface corrosion to underside / chassis

vehicle not sitting level at front

Fail 7 Jul 2011 64,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front spring bushes worn

nearside door skin detached at along bottom edge

nearside front chassis rusty at engine mount

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

offside front inner wing corroded just outside perscribed area of shock mounting

offside rear view mirror (wing mounted) poorly secured due to corroded wing

rear fog lamp not working ( non-obligatory for this vehicle due to date of first use). Tell tale also not working, again not required due to vehicle age

surface corrosion to underside / chassis

vehicle not sitting level at front

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front inner wings corroded to holes outside mot perscribed areas

nearside front wing rusty but not considered a sharp edge

offside front spring bush worn

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

rear fog lamp and tell tale fitted but not operational - not required to be fitted to this 1978 reg vehicle

repairs to front crossmember/chassis legs covered in underseal

slight lift in both front kingpins

slight noise but no roughness to nearside front hub bearing

vehicle not sitting level at front

Fail 15 Jul 2010 63,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front inner wings corroded to holes outside mot perscribed areas

nearside front wing rusty but not considered a sharp edge

offside front spring bush worn

offside front tyre sidewall perishing

rear fog lamp and tell tale fitted but not operational - not required to be fitted to this 1978 reg vehicle

repairs to front crossmember/chassis legs covered in underseal

slight lift in both front kingpins

slight noise but no roughness to nearside front hub bearing

vehicle not sitting level at front

Pass 25 Jun 2009 62,207 miles

all spring rear bushes worn

exhaust smokey after idle

n/s/r/inner tyre may foul body

Fail 17 Jun 2009 62,207 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all spring rear bushes worn

exhaust smokey after idle

n/s/r/inner tyre may foul body

Pass 12 Jun 2008 60,767 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 60,720 miles

Centre Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on drivers step area

corrosion on nearside and offside "A" post`s

engine emitting steady white smoke

rear fog light comes on with stop lamps

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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VOX 971T is a 1978 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 VOX 971T, 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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VOX 971T is a 1978 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 1978.

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