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M273 FCD

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

322,000 mi
Last recorded322,000 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM273 FCD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 322,000 miles

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

both rear shock absorber lower bushes have some play and on limits

corrosion to offside rear outer panelling on limits

nearside outer/under sill corroded and on limits

nearside rear outrigger corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2007 322,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear shock absorber lower bushes have some play and on limits

corrosion to offside rear outer panelling on limits

nearside outer/under sill corroded and on limits

nearside rear outrigger corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2006 314,528 miles

floor @ chassis rusty

rear no plate in poor condition

rear shock bushes worn

Fail 6 Nov 2006 314,524 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to vehicle underside within MOT perscribed areas - not considered excessive

rear numberplate in poor condition

rear shock absorbers lower bushes worn

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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M273 FCD is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M273 FCD, 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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M273 FCD is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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