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M272 UMJ

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,172 mi
Last recorded82,172 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 82,172 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 82,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 77,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,272 miles

run out on n/s front brake disc

signs of wear on both front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Mar 2012 72,203 miles

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

run out on n/s front brake disc

signs of wear on both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,895 miles

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

run out on n/s front brake disc

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 64,439 miles

BOth nearside and offside front tyres are damaged on outer side walls,

Fail 17 Apr 2009 64,439 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

BOth nearside and offside front tyres are damaged on outer side walls,

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,498 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 62,498 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil is low

n/s/r/ rear brake pipe is corroded

o/s/f/n/s/r/n/s/r tyrs are cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,114 miles

Nearside rear bottom shock absorber bush split.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 56,948 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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M272 UMJ is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M272 UMJ, 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 UMJ is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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