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M172 YWX

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,209 mi
Last recorded176,209 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM172 YWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 176,209 miles

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

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

both rear shocker covers corroded

rear floor and floor suports badly corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 172,357 miles

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

ofside outer sill corroded at rear but not in prescribed area

Fail 17 May 2007 172,354 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

offside outer sill corroded at rear but not in prescribed area

rear crossmember corroded in centre but not in prescribed area

Fail 11 May 2007 172,268 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 166,722 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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M172 YWX is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M172 YWX, 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 M172 YWX registered?

M172 YWX is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 1995.

Is M172 YWX safe to buy?

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