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L887 KCY

1995 Ford Van

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,463 mi
Last recorded143,463 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL887 KCY
MakeFord
ModelVan
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 143,463 miles

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

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

brake pedal spongy and long travel.pos air in system

front brakes only just met imbalance max 27%

n/s/f indicater and front position lens damaged

n/s/f step rusted and holed

rear number plate poor condition

side panel badly rusted and insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2013 143,463 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pedal spongy and long travel.pos air in system

front brakes only just met imbalance max 27%

n/s/f indicater and front position lens damaged

n/s/f step rusted and holed

rear number plate poor condition

side panel badly rusted and insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2012 135,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 135,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 129,856 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 120,905 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 120,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 120,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

air filter housing corooded and split

all remaining spring bushes

anti roll bar links bushes perished

door steps corroding

n/s dip beam pattern poor

no middle or rear seat belts fitted

o/s door frame split

Pass 16 Jul 2009 115,385 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 113,081 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 113,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 107,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

front & rear brake readings only just meeting minimum standards at time of test ( vehicle owner informs of long stages of park-up )

Pass 24 Jul 2006 100,490 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Van?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
4,972
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
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L887 KCY is a 1995 Ford Van in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Ford Van fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L887 KCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L887 KCY is a 1995 Ford Van, first registered on 14 December 1995.

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