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M276 DYJ

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,334 mi
Last recorded179,334 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM276 DYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 179,334 miles

Corrosion to n/s front inner sill section

Corrosion to n/s rear inner sill section

Corrosion to n/s step panel

Corrosion to o/s inner step/wheelarch area

Corrosion to rear n/s and o/s inner body panels and wheelarches

Insecure battery

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 179,284 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Corrosion to n/s front inner sill section

Corrosion to n/s rear inner sill section

Corrosion to n/s step panel

Corrosion to o/s inner step/wheelarch area

Corrosion to rear n/s and o/s inner body panels and wheelarches

Insecure battery

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 174,544 miles

Corrosion to chassis at front just before front crossmember.

Corrosion to inner wheel arches behind rear wheels - not considered structural.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front side light (ignition OFF) could be brighter.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre badly perished.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 171,294 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear prop bearing rubber worn

Fail 2 Mar 2010 171,267 miles

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear prop bearing rubber worn

Pass 10 Mar 2009 168,858 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 168,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 164,901 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 160,623 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear axle steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 155,004 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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M276 DYJ is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M276 DYJ, 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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M276 DYJ is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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