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114,841 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Alternator light on during test
Centre Interior mirror not fitted
Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn Sideways movement in lever (3.1.5)
Centre Rear Evidence of corrosion on all rear metal brake pipes, have been over painted
Centre Rear Towbar fixings were removed from rear under run bumper at time of test
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi hose metal sections (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Exterior mirror cover damaged, no sharp edges at this time
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Fuel filler neck loose in body
Nearside Front Lower Step has evidence of corrosion
Nearside Front Lower blind spot mirror damaged
Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of age/ worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Upper Inner wheel arch showing evidence of corrosion and previous repairs
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre showing signs of age cracking
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Outer showing signs of age cracking
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Driver door handle loose, but operating correctly
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi pipe metal sections (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Corrosion to top of door, no excessively sharp edges at this time
Offside Front Cover missing from rear view mirror, no sharp edges at this time
Offside Front Driver door interior handle partly adrift
Offside Front Drivers seat base in poor condition
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Step showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Tyre showing signs of age / worn on inner edge
Offside Front Washer jet poor operation, though clearing screen
Offside Rear Evidence of slight leak from hub seal
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under body and chassis showing signs of multiple welding repairs, unable to confirm quality of repairs
Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Near seat belt mounting (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner chassis near spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Alternator light on during test
Centre Interior mirror not fitted
Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn Sideways movement in lever (3.1.5)
Centre Rear Evidence of corrosion on all rear metal brake pipes, have been over painted
Centre Rear Towbar fixings were removed from rear under run bumper at time of test
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi hose metal sections (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Exterior mirror cover damaged, no sharp edges at this time
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Fuel filler neck loose in body
Nearside Front Lower Step has evidence of corrosion
Nearside Front Lower blind spot mirror damaged
Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of age/ worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Upper Inner wheel arch showing evidence of corrosion and previous repairs
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre showing signs of age cracking
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Outer showing signs of age cracking
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Driver door handle loose, but operating correctly
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi pipe metal sections (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Corrosion to top of door, no excessively sharp edges at this time
Offside Front Cover missing from rear view mirror, no sharp edges at this time
Offside Front Driver door interior handle partly adrift
Offside Front Drivers seat base in poor condition
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Step showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Tyre showing signs of age / worn on inner edge
Offside Front Washer jet poor operation, though clearing screen
Offside Rear Evidence of slight leak from hub seal
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under body and chassis showing signs of multiple welding repairs, unable to confirm quality of repairs
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Will not release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near front of fuel tank (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens damaged to allow white light to the rear (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Near seat belt mounting (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front spring support inner and outer chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected Cable retaining cap missing (1.9.3b)
Alternator light on during test
Centre Interior mirror not fitted
Centre Rear Corrosion showing on metal brake pipes, have been over painted
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Under body showing evidence of multiple welding repairs, unable to confirm quality of repairs
Engine oil leaks present
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi metal sections (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Corrosion on lower step / body
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Fuel filler neck loose in body
Nearside Front Lower blind spot mirror damaged
Nearside Front Mirror cover damaged, no sharp edges at this time
Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of age / worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Upper Inner wheel arch showing evidence of corrosion and previous repairs
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre showing signs of age cracking
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre showing signs of age cracking
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi metal sections (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Corrosion to top of door, no excessively sharp edges at this time
Offside Front Cover missing from rear view mirror, no sharp edges at this time
Offside Front Drivers door handle loose, operating correctly
Offside Front Drivers door interior handle partly adrift
Offside Front Drivers seat base in poor condition, seat structure worn
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower step showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Tyre showing signs of age / worn on inner edge
Offside Front Washer jet operation poor, though clearing screen
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Slight leak from rear hub seal
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn Sideways movement in lever (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassiss rusted near tank (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch areas/chassis areas /inner wing areas/floor areas corroded badly (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis area rusted (6.1.B.2)
oil leaks
ref test 337743099470 4/11/2015
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all chassiss areas rusted (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear arch areas ruted (6.1.B.2)
Centre Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear x panel rusted (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step areas inner outer rusted badly (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch area also front area rusted (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch areas all rusted (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step areas also outer rusted (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
complete underside rusted badly not fit for road
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front tyres slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
complete underside weak extensive welding
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers seat runners worn resulting in movement
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers seat runners worn resulting in movement
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
corrosion on nearside and offside of cab but not within 30cm of suspension, steering or body mounting point
minor oil leak from engine
nsr inner tyre perished
nsr tyre has a deep cut but not to cords
offside front wheel bearing has a noise but may be brake pad to disc contact
offside washer jet only working from 1 hole
osr and nsr inner tyres have a nail in tread
osr hub seal is leaking
Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion on nearside and offside of cab but not within 30cm of suspension, steering or body mounting point
minor oil leak from engine
nsr inner tyre perished
nsr tyre has a deep cut but not to cords
offside front wheel bearing has a noise but may be brake pad to disc contact
offside washer jet only working from 1 hole
osr and nsr inner tyres have a nail in tread
osr hub seal is leaking
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
rear lamps damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
rear lamps damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
BRAKE PIPES PAINTED
CENTRE PROPSHAFT BEARING MOUNTING CORRODED
CORROSSION IN N/S STEP
N/S/F CAB MARKER INOPERATIVE
PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
SPLIT IN N/S BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITER
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
BRAKE PIPES PAINTED
CENTRE PROPSHAFT BEARING MOUNTING CORRODED
CORROSSION IN N/S STEP
N/S/F CAB MARKER INOPERATIVE
NO CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER
PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
SPLIT IN N/S BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITER
nsf inner wing corroded
nsf lower balljoint cover split
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
right hand rear tyre tread cut †corrosion passenger floor area
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M285 PCY is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 M285 PCY, 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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M285 PCY is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1995.
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