MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advanced corrosion to rear of o/s chassis rail corrosion to n/s chassis rail "tow bar bolted to chassis rails"
corrosion to parts of exhaust system
excessive corrosion to centre of rear cross member advanced corrosion to prescribed area
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advanced corrosion to rear of o/s chassis rail
corrosion to parts of exhaust system
excessive corrosion to middle of rear cross member
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M285 BCL 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 75%.
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 M285 BCL, 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 M285 BCL registered?
M285 BCL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 1995.
Is M285 BCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for M285 BCL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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