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WGH 163M

1974 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

49,008 mi
Last recorded49,008 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Transit60,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGH 163M
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,008 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 49,008 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 49,000 miles

Driver's seat insecure due to excessive corrosion on floor pan (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,992 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 48,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bodywork rusting round both headlights

oil leak from both half shaft seals

Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,974 miles

general underside and door hinge areas heavily corroded(holed) outside prescribed area

n/s/f inner sill corroded(holed) outside prescribed area

o/s/r and n/s/r brake drums moist

o/s/r upper sidelight not working

Fail 30 Sep 2014 48,970 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

general underside and door hing areas heavily corroded(holed) outside prescribed area

n/s/f inner sill corroded(holed) outside prescribed area

o/s/r and n/s/r brake drums moist

o/s/r upper sidelight not working

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,912 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,896 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 48,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,719 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 48,718 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,451 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 48,450 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,983 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,970 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 47,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

ns os front door piller corrosion not efecting brakes steering or suspenion. in general under side of vehical showing corrosion advised

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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WGH 163M is a 1974 Ford Transit in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1974 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 60,156 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 WGH 163M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGH 163M registered?

WGH 163M is a 1974 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 1974.

Is WGH 163M safe to buy?

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