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M290 VKU

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

249,680 mi
Last recorded249,680 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 VKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 249,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

prop centre bearing u/s

windscreen insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2009 236,880 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 236,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front inner wheel arches corriored out side prescride area

nearside chassis rail corriored out side prescride area

Pass 20 Aug 2008 224,067 miles

Brake pipe between load valve and brake hose corroding.

Offside front and nearside front inner wheel arches corroding.

Propshaft component defective

Rear of exhaust weak and blowing slightly.

Various areas of body and underside corroding and getting weak.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 223,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe between load valve and brake hose corroding.

Offside front and nearside front inner wheel arches corroding.

Propshaft component defective

Rear of exhaust weak and blowing slightly.

Various areas of body and underside corroding and getting weak.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 213,192 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 206,494 miles

Exhaust emissions smokey.

Offside track rod slighly bent.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 206,494 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions smokey.

Offside track rod slightly bent.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Fail 18 Aug 2006 206,343 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside track rod slightly bent.

Various areas of underside corroding.

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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M290 VKU is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 1995.

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