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M287 SBU

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,324 mi
Last recorded44,324 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 SBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,449cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 44,324 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Head image poor

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft bearing excessively worn

Fail 23 May 2016 44,165 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Head image poor

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft bearing excessively worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,372 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front head lamp image poor but readable

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft front bearing/mounting very work

Fail 1 Jun 2015 33,371 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front head lamp image poor but readable

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft front bearing/mounting very work

Pass 19 May 2014 22,874 miles

Both number plates held on with cable ties

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front head light image poor but readable

Propshaft first centre bearing mounting worn

Fail 19 May 2014 22,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both number plates held on with cable ties

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front head light image poor but readable

Propshaft first centre bearing mounting worn

Pass 20 May 2013 16,498 miles

Nearside front door mirror trim missing

Fail 7 May 2013 16,489 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front door mirror trim missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 12,837 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 May 2012 12,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 8,168 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 8,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 4,541 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 4,500 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 2,160 miles

Bonnet secondary catch opperated by an alternative method

Both front windscreen wiper blades starting to smear slightly but not reducing visibility

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Ignition switch located in an alternative position

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front tyres touching mud flaps on full lock

steering column shrouds insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2009 2,153 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

1/ Steering column cowl insecure 2/ Secondary bonnett catch opens via cable tie 3/ Ignition switch in wrong position 4/ o/s/f indicator lamp slight insecure 5/ Both front tyres fouling mud flaps on lock 6/ N/S/R anchor outrigger corroded.

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 2,143 miles

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 840 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 114,584 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 114,496 miles

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

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)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

battery insecure

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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M287 SBU is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,449cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M287 SBU, 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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M287 SBU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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