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L995 SWM

1993 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

21,444 mi
Last recorded21,444 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL995 SWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 21,444 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front track rod end ball joint has slight play

Oil leak ()

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes have play

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

both front coil springs corroded

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear leaf springs have complete surface corrosion

chassis scabby

complete underbody has surface corrosion

front brake discs excessively worn and have a lip on there outer edge

rear position lamps dim

wipers smearing

Fail 7 Mar 2017 21,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 185/15c (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size 205 fitted to 185/15c (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 185/15c (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2016 20,418 miles

clutch noisy

clutch pedal rubber

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes have play

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

both front track rods has slight play

both front wheel arches corroded

both front wheel bearings have slight play

centre prop shaft bearing has excessive play

complete underbody has surface corrosion

drivers seat belt fraying

flywheel noisy

long foot brake travel

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

rad in poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 185/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 185/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 20,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/14 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes have play

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

both front track rods has slight play

both front wheel arches corroded

both front wheel bearings have slight play

centre prop shaft bearing has excessive play

clutch noisy

clutch pedal rubber

complete underbody has surface corrosion

drivers seat belt fraying

flywheel noisy

long foot brake travel

no rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak

rad in poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 185/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 185/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,720 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis scabby in areas

corrosion to n/s/f step

Fail 27 Feb 2015 19,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

chassis scabby in areas

corrosion to n/s/f step

Pass 6 Mar 2014 13,482 miles

all rear tyres have low tread depth

corrosion to steps, inner and outer sills

front brake pads are worn thin

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

no rear seats fitted at time of test and used for storage

oil leaks

outer vehicle corroded and in poor condition

play in steering system

rear brakes are noisy

rear exhaust system missing

rear spring eye bushes have slight movement

centre propshaft bearings are badly worn and propshaft joints worn

lower steering column bush is badly worn and knocking felt at steering wheel

Fail 3 Mar 2014 13,482 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

all rear tyres have low tread depth

corrosion to steps, inner and outer sills

front brake pads are worn thin

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

no rear seats fitted at time of test and used for storage

oil leaks

outer vehicle corroded and in poor condition

play in steering system

rear brakes are noisy

rear exhaust system missing

rear spring eye bushes have slight movement

centre propshaft bearings are badly worn and propshaft joints worn

lower steering column bush is badly worn and knocking felt at steering wheel

nearside rear outer tyre completely deflated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 12,516 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s front of inner sills

drivers seat difficult to move on sliders

lower steering column bush excessively worn

nearside rear inner tyre has nail in tread

o/s mirror slightly insecure

rear seats not fitted, rear of cab used for storage

battery insecure

centre prop bearings excessive play

nearside rear outer tyre deflated

offisde rear inner tyre deflated

Fail 25 Feb 2013 12,516 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

drivers seat difficult to move on sliders

lower steering column bush excessively worn

nearside rear inner tyre has nail in tread

o/s mirror slightly insecure

rear seats not fitted, rear of cab used for storage

battery insecure

centre prop bearings excessive play

nearside rear outer tyre deflated

offisde rear inner tyre deflated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,059 miles

brake pipes have slight corrosion

floor has slight flex at seat mountings

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

rear seats have been removed and rear seat belt webbings damaged

battery is insecure

lower steering column bush is badly worn

o/s/r inner tyre is flat

Fail 2 Mar 2012 11,059 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have slight corrosion

floor has slight flex at seat mountings

heavy surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

rear seats have been removed and rear seat belt webbings damaged

battery is insecure

lower steering column bush is badly worn

o/s/r inner tyre is flat

Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,382 miles

heavy surface corrosion to outer sills and upper inner arches

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

lower steering column bush is very badly worn

Fail 2 Mar 2011 9,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

heavy surface corrosion to outer sills and upper inner arches

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

lower steering column bush is very badly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 9,052 miles

front brake discs are corroded

front brake pads are worn low

front downpipe has an exhaust leak

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

centre propshaft bearing is worn and has excessive play

lower steering column bush is seriously worn and has excessive movement felt at column and in steering wheel

Fail 28 Jan 2010 9,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs are corroded

front brake pads are worn low

front downpipe has an exhaust leak

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

centre propshaft bearing is worn and has excessive play

lower steering column bush is seriously worn and has excessive movement felt at column and in steering wheel

Pass 23 Dec 2008 6,962 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 6,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f anti roll bar d bush has slight play

rear spring eye bushes in poor condition

surface corrosion to complete chassis and undervehicle

excessive play in lower steering column bush

Pass 21 Dec 2007 1,795 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 1,761 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2006 98,193 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 92,213 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 92,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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L995 SWM is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 1993 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 52,077 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 L995 SWM, 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 33 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L995 SWM is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 November 1993.

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