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M212 TCX

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,193 mi
Last recorded190,193 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM212 TCX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 190,193 miles

Oil leak

both front steps coroded

both propshaft center bearings have excesive play

n/s fog light inop

o/s reverse light inop

Fail 17 Sep 2007 190,090 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front doar steps coroded and side loading doar step

engine oil leak

n/s fog light inop

o/s reverse light inop

wireing hanging down center to rear underside

BOTH CENTER PROPSHAFT MOUNTS HAVE EXCESIVE PLAY

Pass 12 Oct 2006 186,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering rack arm slight play n/s/f

Pass 12 Jun 2006 185,209 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 185,209 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

o/s/f bumper slightly loose

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 TCX is a 1995 Ford Transit in White 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 M212 TCX, 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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M212 TCX is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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