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M275 WAV

1995 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,981 mi
Last recorded166,981 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM275 WAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 166,981 miles

cracks in windscreen just outside failure area

off side rear spring rebound rubber missing

oil leak around oil cooler area

Fail 14 Jan 2015 166,944 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

cracks in windscreen just outside failure area

off side rear spring rebound rubber missing

oil leak around oil cooler area

Pass 18 Jul 2014 166,007 miles

crack in o/s of screen at bottom

Fail 17 Jul 2014 166,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in o/s of screen at bottom

n/s/r footbrake effort lower than o/s advise checking

Pass 8 Jul 2013 158,300 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside and nearside rear tyres in poor condition

Offside front wing corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 158,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside and nearside rear tyres in poor cobdition

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 149,205 miles

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

Note: Brake pipes have been greased.

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 149,196 miles

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

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

Note: Brake pipes have been greased.

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 144,782 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 141,353 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 14,052 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 137,931 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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M275 WAV is a 1995 Ford Transit in Cream 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 M275 WAV, 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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M275 WAV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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