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M245 YLV

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,142 mi
Last recorded193,142 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM245 YLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 193,142 miles

corrosion in offside sill not within any prescribed area

play in nearside track rod knuckle joint with front wheels jacked

Fail 4 Jan 2010 193,142 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion in offside sill not within any prescribed area

play in nearside track rod knuckle joint with front wheels jacked

Pass 6 Jan 2009 190,553 miles

front and rear number plates stating to delaminate

jagged edges forming in wheel arches

nearside mirror glass has slight damage

play in nearside of steering rack with front wheels jacked

Fail 6 Jan 2009 190,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

front and rear number plates stating to delaminate

jagged edges forming in wheel arches

nearside mirror glass has slight damage

play in nearside of steering rack with front wheels jacked

Pass 7 Jan 2008 187,873 miles

corrosion in offside sill

Fail 4 Jan 2008 187,873 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

corrosion in offside sill

Fail 5 Jan 2007 186,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion in offside sill not within any prescribed area

nearside door mirror crazed

Pass 5 Jan 2007 186,425 miles

corrosion in offside sill not within any prescribed area

nearside door mirror crazed

Pass 3 Jan 2006 183,767 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 183,767 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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M245 YLV is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M245 YLV, 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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M245 YLV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 1995.

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