MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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battery loose
front number plate starting to crack
offside front chassis starting to corrode
rear number plate deteriorated
secondry mirror broken
under side of vehicle heavily under saeled
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear 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)
battery loose
front number plate starting to crack
offside front chassis starting to corrode
rear number plate deteriorated
secondry mirror broken
under side of vehicle heavily under saeled
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front wheel bearings rough when rotated?
nearside wiper blade smeary
wheel arches corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front wheel bearings slightly rough?
offside front sidelamp a bit dim
offside front tyre worn inner edge
offside rear chassis leg corroded
wheel arches corroded
Both number plates deteriorating slightly
Both outer sill panels corroded outside of any prescribed area
Both rear wheel arches started to corrode - no significant sharp edges
Play detected in both sides (particularly offside) of steering rack
Slight rumble in nearside front wheel bearing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Both number plates deteriorating slightly
Nearside front wheel arch corrosion covered with tape
Nearside rear wheel arch started to corrode
Nearside side door started to corrode
Offside front wheel arch started to corrode
Offside rear chassis rail started to corrode
Offside rear sill panel started to corrode
Both number plates deteriorating slightly
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front wheel arch corrosion covered with tape
Nearside rear wheel arch started to corrode
Nearside side door started to corrode
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front wheel arch started to corrode
Offside rear chassis rail started to corrode
Offside rear sill panel started to corrode
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M290 FCD is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.
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 M290 FCD, 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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M290 FCD is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 July 1995.
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