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M173 VET

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,435 mi
Last recorded216,435 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 VET
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 216,435 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 213,164 miles

welding repairs to sills and step are adequate but very untidy

Fail 15 Jul 2008 213,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

welding repairs to sills and step are adequate but very untidy

Pass 10 May 2007 191,620 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 191,481 miles

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

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

passenger seat missing at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2005 187,018 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 187,015 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M173 VET is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel 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 M173 VET, 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 M173 VET registered?

M173 VET is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 1995.

Is M173 VET safe to buy?

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