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M286 WAV

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

223,205 mi
Last recorded223,205 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 WAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2006 223,205 miles

8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

n/s front corner damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2006 223,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

n/s front corner damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2005 222,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

n/s front corner damaged

oil leak

rear doors corroded

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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M286 WAV is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M286 WAV, 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 M286 WAV registered?

M286 WAV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M286 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M286 WAV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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