1972 Ford Transit 2.3L Diesel · RFM 833L
1972 Ford Transit (2.3L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 1972. Recorded mileage 56,144 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RFM 833L Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2024
- 56,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RFM 833L MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Ford Transit (RFM 833L) between June 2023 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
RFM 833L Mileage History
- 02/06/202356,144 mi
- 01/08/202456,144 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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