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M171 DEW

1995 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,637 mi
Last recorded61,637 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 DEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,637 miles

under vehicle is very rusty a few holes aprearing but not structural

Fail 12 Feb 2009 61,637 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

under vehicle is very rusty a few holes aprearing but not structural

Pass 7 Feb 2008 59,613 miles

Big holes in driver and passanger stepwells

Pass 6 Feb 2007 57,547 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 57,547 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 54,873 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 54,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M171 DEW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M171 DEW, 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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What year was M171 DEW registered?

M171 DEW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M171 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M171 DEW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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