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M272 DVK

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

161,513 mi
Last recorded161,513 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 DVK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2009 161,513 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member fractured (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure chassis cross member deformed affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Offside Front Lower Body is fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.F.1b) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

Fail 10 Jul 2009 159,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.F.1b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

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 Jun 2007 134,577 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 2 May 2007 134,418 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 123,889 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 123,875 miles

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.8.A.5b)

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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M272 DVK is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M272 DVK, 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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M272 DVK is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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