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M257 TRB

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,147 mi
Last recorded109,147 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 TRB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 109,147 miles

Centre propshaft bearing/mount badly worn

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

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

Rear both sides tyre have multiple cuts on tread

advanced corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 109,071 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre propshaft bearing/mount badly worn

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

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

Rear both sides tyre have multiple cuts on tread

advanced corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 104,851 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 104,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 22 Aug 2012 104,693 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Excessive play in propshaft centre bearing.

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both outer sllis holed.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 102,872 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 102,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 100,765 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 99,878 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 7 Aug 2007 99,812 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

drivers door mirror cracked

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 14 Aug 2006 98,011 miles

all wheel arches rusty middle propshaft centre bearing rubber worn

Pass 4 Aug 2005 95,894 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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M257 TRB is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M257 TRB, 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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M257 TRB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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