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M196 EMW

1995 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,970 mi
Last recorded102,970 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 EMW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 102,970 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 102,967 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2011 98,590 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

front discs

Fail 9 May 2011 98,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 91,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 86,933 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 May 2009 86,932 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 82,104 miles

Front arches taped up

Rear propshaft mounting excessivly worn

Fail 25 Apr 2008 81,658 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Advise both front wheel arches taped up with gaffer tape !!!

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 May 2007 74,899 miles

advise tracking

propshaft centre bearings split and a lot of movement

slight play in rack offside front

slight play offside front wheel bearing

van has slight corrosion on sills etc.not holed or excessive

Fail 1 May 2007 74,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise tracking due to uneven tyre wear

propshaft centre bearings badly split and a lot of movement

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in rack offside front

unable to check fuel cap no key

van has slight corrosion around sills etc.not holed or excessive

Pass 13 Apr 2006 69,158 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 69,158 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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M196 EMW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M196 EMW, 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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M196 EMW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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