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M126 YRE

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

287,162 mi
Last recorded287,162 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 YRE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 287,162 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

engine rad insecure

front grill insecure

head board insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2007 286,971 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front grill insecure

head board insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2007 286,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front prop shaft bolt missing

Fail 16 Nov 2007 286,657 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Front grille broken

Gearbox very hard to get gears

Inner step corroded and holed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak on gearbox

Rear body headboard insecure

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 271,742 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 270,350 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

Fail 25 Apr 2007 270,300 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Apr 2006 236,469 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 236,459 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 227,252 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 227,163 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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M126 YRE is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 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 M126 YRE, 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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M126 YRE is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 1995.

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