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M292 BCL

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,210 mi
Last recorded170,210 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM292 BCL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2015 170,210 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front body has excessive corrosion

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both wipers split but clearing

park brake lever stiff

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 169,379 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

centre seat belt has slight cut

front exhaust bracket not attatched but secure

nearside and offside chassis rail corroded

nearside front btake pipe slightly rusted

offside front inner brake disc face corroded

offside rear mud-guard bracket rusted

park brake lever tight

Fail 15 Dec 2014 169,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

centre seat belt has slight cut

front exhaust bracket not attatched but secure

nearside and offside chassis rail corroded

nearside front btake pipe slightly rusted

offside front inner brake disc face corroded

offside rear mud-guard bracket rusted

park brake lever tight

Pass 10 Dec 2013 168,409 miles

Handbrake lever stiff to operate

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 168,409 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Handbrake lever stiff to operate

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 167,114 miles

Chassis generally heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 165,083 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake discs corroded

front chassis corroded slightly

front cross-member corroded

front number plate cracked slightly

nearside front and offside front foot-plate sightly corroded

nearside front brake ferrule rusted

nearside front out-rigger corroded slightly

offside front floor holed

offside front out-rigger corroded and holed

offside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

offside rear wheel arch bracket corroded

spare tyre perished and spare wheel rusted

Fail 7 Dec 2011 165,083 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake discs corroded

front chassis corroded slightly

front cross-member corroded

front number plate cracked slightly

nearside front and offside front foot-plate sightly corroded

nearside front brake ferrule rusted

nearside front out-rigger corroded slightly

nearside park brake effort low

offside front floor holed

offside front out-rigger corroded and holed

offside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

offside rear wheel arch bracket corroded

spare tyre perished and spare wheel rusted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 161,270 miles

nearside rear brake has slight drag

Fail 6 Dec 2010 161,270 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

nearside rear brake has slight drag

Pass 26 Nov 2009 157,589 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 157,589 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 154,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 153,946 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid appears dirty

Pass 5 Dec 2007 148,156 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 137,416 miles

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

both front wheel arches have acceptable corrosion

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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M292 BCL is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M292 BCL, 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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M292 BCL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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