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M261 MPM

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,787 mi
Last recorded86,787 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 MPM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 86,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes pitted

smoke fumes but not excesive

various areas of rust on body and suspension

Pass 25 Jan 2010 86,124 miles

brake pipes pitted

rust on various areas of body

smoke from exhaust,not excessive

Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,502 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 85,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Jan 2008 84,681 miles

front brake discs worn(cannot see thickness of brake pads)

front number plate cracked

play offside of steering rack

rear number plate water marked

slight exhaust blow at downpipe to system joint

Pass 6 Feb 2007 84,101 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate water marked

Pass 7 Dec 2005 82,920 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 82,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

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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M261 MPM is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M261 MPM, 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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What year was M261 MPM registered?

M261 MPM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 1995.

Is M261 MPM safe to buy?

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