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M159 BJC

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,551 mi
Last recorded183,551 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 BJC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 183,551 miles

binding to o/s/r brake

corrosion to both front brake ferrules

corrosion to front wheel arches

corrosion to underside of vehicle

signs of corrosion to exhaust

signs of wear to n/s/f on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2011 183,550 miles

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

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

binding to o/s/r brake

corrosion to both front brake ferrules

corrosion to front wheel arches

corrosion to underside of vehicle

signs of corrosion to exhaust

signs of wear to n/s/f on inner edge

strong advise brake pedal travel

Pass 5 Aug 2010 182,927 miles

corrosion to both front wings

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake ferrules

Pass 27 Nov 2008 182,287 miles

Chassis corroded,wheel arches corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2008 182,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Chassis corroded,wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 181,789 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 181,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn.

front brake hoses corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2006 181,158 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 181,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

handbrake rod support braket broken

last o/s/r & n/s/r body mounts not bolted down

load valve poor movement

o/s/f & n/s/f anti roll bar bushes worn

o/s/r supported member showing advanced corrosion

serious cluch judder

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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M159 BJC is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M159 BJC, 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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M159 BJC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 1995.

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