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M21 SMV

1995 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,779 mi
Last recorded187,779 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 SMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 187,779 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 177,542 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

clutch pedal rubber missing

headlamps frosted

offside and nearside rear mudguards loose and rusted

Fail 11 Jan 2014 177,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

clutch pedal rubber missing

headlamps frosted

offside and nearside rear mudguards loose and rusted

Pass 1 Dec 2012 168,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 156,974 miles

Corrosion and repairs to vehicle body and structure

Differential oil leak

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside rear sidelight dim

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 151,996 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 151,996 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 145,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 145,635 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 139,456 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 133,580 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 123,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 123,371 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 116,618 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 116,618 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M21 SMV is a 1995 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M21 SMV, 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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M21 SMV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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