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M248 SPY

1995 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,016 mi
Last recorded73,016 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM248 SPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 73,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,855 miles

Inner sill corroded - offside rear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

outer sill corroded - offside

Fail 30 Jun 2017 71,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Inner sill corroded - offside rear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

outer sill corroded - offside

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,716 miles

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

nsr rear outrigger corroded

nsr wheel arch corroded

osf spring hanger corroded

osf top suspension mounting corroded

osr wheel arch corroded

various bodywork corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,455 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 69,455 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,794 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 66,076 miles

both rear rear out riggers slightly corroded

n/s/front step tp wheel arch corroded

o/s/front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 66,076 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear rear out riggers slightly corroded

n/s/front step tp wheel arch corroded

o/s/front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,299 miles

nsf cross member corroded

nsf floor corroded

osf step corroded (underside)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,318 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nsf floor cooroded wheel arch

nsr outer chassis corroded

osf lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 23 Jun 2011 62,318 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nsf floor cooroded wheel arch

nsr outer chassis corroded

osf lower ball joint rubber split

Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 58,263 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 56,395 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 56,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Lower 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,142 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 51,307 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 51,307 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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M248 SPY is a 1995 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M248 SPY, 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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M248 SPY is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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