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M254 CCL

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

195,527 mi
Last recorded195,527 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM254 CCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 195,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 195,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at shocka mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing at shocka (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s front flex brake pipe ferrules rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2017 187,757 miles

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

head lamp glasses getting rough

Fail 12 Sep 2017 187,492 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis rotten (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear valance (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s door steps rotten

o/s and n/s head lamp glasses getting rough

rear number plate back plate corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 178,799 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre chassis (6.1.B.2)

hole in buck floor

n/s and o/s rear chassis rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2016 178,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect glass (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect glass (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre chassis (6.1.B.2)

hole in buck floor

n/s and o/s rear chassis rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2015 170,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 170,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 162,407 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

o/s and n/s front head lamp glasses getting rough

o/s front chassis corroded

rear brakes getting noisey

Fail 8 Sep 2014 162,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

o/s and n/s front head lamp glasses getting rough

o/s front chassis corroded

rear brakes getting noisey

Pass 24 Sep 2013 156,433 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

centre prop bearing worn out

Fail 12 Sep 2013 156,426 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

centre prop bearing worn out

Pass 4 Sep 2012 151,040 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 30 Aug 2012 151,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 148,140 miles

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

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

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

propshaft centre bearing support worn

Fail 5 Nov 2007 141,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

no handbrake warning light

Pass 5 Nov 2007 141,801 miles

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

no handbrake warning light

Fail 16 Oct 2007 141,783 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake waring lamp inop

Pass 13 Dec 2005 139,993 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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M254 CCL is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 M254 CCL, 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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M254 CCL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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