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M227 WEV

1995 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,170 mi
Last recorded191,170 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 WEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 191,170 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 191,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 184,369 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 184,369 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 177,318 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 169,949 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 162,564 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 162,285 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 154,407 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 154,264 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside mirror head damaged but secure

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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M227 WEV is a 1995 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M227 WEV, 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 M227 WEV registered?

M227 WEV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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