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M137 KVV

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

234,375 mi
Last recorded234,375 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 KVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2012 234,375 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both batteries insecure

chassis corroded near tow bar fixing both sides (tow ball missing at time of test)

corroding on all wheel arches

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

exstensive welding repairs to underside front and rear

rear floor support corroded

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Fail 31 Jan 2011 227,298 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 227,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 218,797 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front crossmember holed and corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2010 218,791 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front crossmember holed and corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2008 210,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside outer sill to inner sill corroded but not efecting vehicle condition

rear cross section member over axel corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2008 210,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside outer sill to inner sill corroded but not efecting vehicle condition

rear cross section member over axel corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 208,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 208,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 206,089 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 205,995 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

propshaft centre bearing has excessive wear

Pass 9 Nov 2005 202,771 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 202,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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M137 KVV is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 M137 KVV, 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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M137 KVV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 1995.

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