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M283 NOJ

1995 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

208,270 mi
Last recorded208,270 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM283 NOJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 208,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

slighty corrosion on under side off van

Fail 26 Jun 2015 208,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

slighty corrosion on under side off van

Pass 1 Jul 2014 202,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 202,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 196,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 196,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 191,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 191,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 180,238 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 168,384 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front discs slightly corroded

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 168,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front discs slightly corroded

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 25 Sep 2008 168,147 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

offside track rod end slight wear

propshaft bolt missing

rear brake linings low

slight play offside strut top mounting

Pass 20 Sep 2007 159,322 miles

corrosion on chassis nearside and offside rear †corrosion of wheel arches †engine oil leak †slight corrosion front suspension anchors †offside front top shock absorber mounting slight wear

Fail 19 Sep 2007 159,322 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear chassis slight corrosion †wheel arch corrosion †oil leak †front suspension mountings slightly corroded †offside front top shock absorber mounting slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 156,087 miles

4x wheel arches corroded but not cosidered excessive

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

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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M283 NOJ is a 1995 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M283 NOJ, 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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M283 NOJ is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 January 1995.

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