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M131 OCY

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

234,310 mi
Last recorded234,310 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 OCY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 234,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 20 May 2013 234,310 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2012 233,648 miles

o/s/f door step corrosion fron inner

Fail 15 May 2012 233,648 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f door step corrosion fron inner

Pass 19 May 2011 232,833 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 232,833 miles

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

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

insecure body parts/corrosion o/s/f body mounting

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2010 231,835 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 231,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2009 230,489 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 229,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Integral body structure is slightly corroded not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in swept area of windscreen does not exceed 40mm

corroded and holed o/s inner sill

corrosion on arches

front registration plate cracked

slight corrosion on chassis rear

Pass 9 May 2008 229,249 miles

corroded and holed o/s inner sill

corrosion on arches

front registration plate cracked

slight corrosion on chassis rear

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is slightly corroded not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in swept area of windscreen does not exceed 40mm

Pass 10 May 2007 228,030 miles

centre windscreen has small chip

nearside rear service brake has slight restriction

offside inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2006 226,420 miles

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

Inner Rear Seat belt flexible stalk slightly deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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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M131 OCY is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M131 OCY, 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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M131 OCY is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 January 1995.

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