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M163 AVG

1995 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

134,945 mi
Last recorded134,945 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 AVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 134,945 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 134,945 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 129,650 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 129,650 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

left rear outer tyre flat/puncture

non testable n/s/r red marker light not working

BOTTOM PIN OF TIPPER RAM COMING OUT

Pass 10 Dec 2008 123,601 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 123,600 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 123,599 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front inner passenger seat mount point weak (corrosion/splitting).

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

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

found on test that drivers seat belt did not always latch securely and needed several tries to do so.

handbrake pivot bolt siezed incentre quadrant bush.

no key/access to fuel cap.

non testable left rear marker light not working.

o/s wing pushed in and n/s bumper end loose.

occasional kncking noise from transmission.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 114,960 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

right front wing pushed in,as presented for test.

Fail 20 Nov 2007 114,959 miles

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

left side door only latches on"first" catch of lock.

left sideboard can only be secured at one end.

right front wing pushed in,as presented for test.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 114,337 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 114,337 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

clutch slipping

Pass 24 Nov 2006 106,866 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 106,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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tipping body frame corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2005 97,486 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 97,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

propshaft defective

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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M163 AVG is a 1995 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 M163 AVG, 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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M163 AVG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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