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M143 PCY

1995 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,035 mi
Last recorded88,035 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 PCY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,035 miles

Corrosion to areas of underside of vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top of nearside and bottom of offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 88,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner doorstep and sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill in doorshut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to areas of underside of vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top of nearside and bottom of offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,450 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2018 84,448 miles

All position lamps not working nearside centre marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank strap corroded

propshaft front centre bearing worn

Fail 16 Feb 2017 82,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

fuel tank strap corroded

propshaft front centre bearing worn

Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,483 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear tyres slightly deflated

Fail 28 Jan 2016 80,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill & step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear tyres slightly deflated

Fail 8 Jan 2015 78,006 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,006 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,774 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 75,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,717 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

engine oil leaks

heavily undersealed

nsr leaf spring slightly displaced and bushes worn on both springs

osf tyre wearing inner edge

surface rust front discs

Fail 2 Oct 2012 73,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

engine oil leaks

nsr leaf spring slightly displaced and bushes worn on both springs

osf tyre wearing inner edge

surface rust front discs

Pass 4 May 2011 73,588 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 73,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 72,670 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 72,669 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 72,657 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

UNABLE TO SEE REAR CROSS MEMBER DUE TO BOX IN MIDDLE OF REAR CHASSIS

Pass 9 May 2009 71,227 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 71,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 69,446 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 69,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 64,550 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,893 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2005 49,163 miles

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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M143 PCY is a 1995 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M143 PCY, 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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M143 PCY is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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