MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
welding repairs to sills and step are adequate but very untidy
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
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
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?
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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?
The MOT history for M173 VET 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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