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M278 MKH

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,001 mi
Last recorded170,001 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 MKH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 170,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 157,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 142,626 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 142,626 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 129,278 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 129,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 122,815 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 122,430 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 117,302 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 117,302 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 114,767 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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M278 MKH is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M278 MKH, 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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What year was M278 MKH registered?

M278 MKH is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 1995.

Is M278 MKH safe to buy?

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