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M212 SNF

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

226,114 mi
Last recorded226,114 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM212 SNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 226,114 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 226,114 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 224,169 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 224,164 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 197,077 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front bumper insecure at ends

prop shaft centre bearing mounting worn

Fail 5 Sep 2014 197,054 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front bumper insecure at ends

prop shaft centre bearing mounting worn

Pass 10 Sep 2013 183,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

prop 'centre' bearing mountings deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2013 183,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

prop 'centre' bearing mountings deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2012 181,678 miles

25% imbalance on front brakes

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

battery in secure

Pass 13 Apr 2012 181,678 miles

25% imbalance on front brakes

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

battery in secure

Pass 17 Sep 2010 171,003 miles

Front bumper insecure

n/s/f cab step corroded

o/s/f cab step corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 159,038 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 159,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 149,455 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 149,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 137,390 miles

rear passengers seat cushion ripped

Pass 7 Jul 2006 127,708 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

all wheel arches and rear door bottoms rusted/corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2005 120,312 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 120,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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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M212 SNF is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M212 SNF, 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 M212 SNF registered?

M212 SNF is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 1995.

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The MOT history for M212 SNF shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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