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M281 MRH

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

21,239 mi
Last recorded21,239 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 MRH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2006 21,239 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 21,239 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2006 212,238 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

has a long crack in windscreen on the offside not within the swept area

Fail 6 Feb 2006 212,238 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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M281 MRH 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 25%.

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 M281 MRH, 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 M281 MRH registered?

M281 MRH is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 1995.

Is M281 MRH safe to buy?

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