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ExpiredMileage
351,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Outer tyre 2mm
corrossion to visible areas
Nearside Rear light unit facing downwards slightly
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive windscreen pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
crack in screen x 2 but not within drivers view yet
exhaust hanger insecure
loose wires
oil leak
power steering slight leak
some areas fibre glassed
underside heavily blacked
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger by tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower screen cracked
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive windscreen pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered but not dripping constantly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
corossion to front inner arches/wings/floors
exhaust hanger detached/exhaust correct
number plate light poor
unders ide blacked/fillered/fibreglassed
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear chassis/shocker mount corroded
Offside Front leaf spring hanger corroded
Oil leak ()
corrossion to inner and outer sills and chassis
some areas heavily undersealed
wiring untidy
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above tank (5.2.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear chassis/shocker mount corroded
Offside Front leaf spring hanger corroded
Oil leak ()
corrossion to inner and outer sills and chassis
some areas heavily undersealed
wiring untidy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal soft
large amount of welding repairs
n/s inner sill corroded
oil leak
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal soft
drivers seat hard to slide
large amount of welding carried out to steps/inner arches from inside/outside vehicle
oil leak
brake pipes blacked
corrossion to underside including suspension mounting points
n/s/r marker light broken
o/s/r outer tyre cut in side wall
oil leak
rear diff slight leak
welding heavily blacked
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipes blacked
corrossion to underside including suspension conponents
n/s/r marker light broken
o/s/r outer tyre cut in wall
oil leak
rear diff leaking
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
corrossion to both front inner arches
extensive welding done from inside
o/s/r leaf spring bushes worn
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
corrossion to both front inner arches
extensive welding carried out from inside
o/s/r leaf spring front bush perished
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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M289 TFR is a 1995 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 M289 TFR, 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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M289 TFR is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 1995.
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