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M249 OJS

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,150 mi
Last recorded163,150 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM249 OJS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 163,150 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 161,300 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 161,213 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 159,025 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 156,824 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 133,733 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 150,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 150,876 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 148,229 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 144,907 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 139,634 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 135,363 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 128,641 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 119,251 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 119,245 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 111,894 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 104,809 miles

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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M249 OJS is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M249 OJS, 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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M249 OJS is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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