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L71 CUT

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,234 mi
Last recorded160,234 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 CUT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 160,234 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side's (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/f under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inbetween leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front door slight corroded top

n/s front sill slight corroded under step

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jul 2016 160,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front brake pipe's calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near gearbox mouting (2.4.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened wheel arm near suspention mouting (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mouting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front arm and the bracket (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake light unite loose (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side's (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front door slight corroded top

n/s front sill slight corroded under step

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2015 153,266 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2013 152,927 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 152,349 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 150,324 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 148,492 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 148,452 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 146,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear chassis box section showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 May 2009 146,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear chassis box section showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2008 143,687 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 143,655 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,652 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 136,615 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 134,087 miles

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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L71 CUT is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 129,964 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 L71 CUT, 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 31 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L71 CUT is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 May 1995.

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