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M293 BVG

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,245 mi
Last recorded188,245 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM293 BVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 188,245 miles

all over underbody corrosion in relation to age of vehilce

Pass 19 Sep 2018 186,293 miles

all over under body corrosion in relation to age of vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2018 186,293 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

all over under body corrosion in relation to age of vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2017 179,453 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 175,152 miles

all over under body corrosion obviouse signs of welding covered in under body sealant

Pass 12 Sep 2015 173,532 miles

Front slight oil leak from engine

all over under body corrosion with obvious repairs

Fail 12 Sep 2015 173,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front slight oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

all over under body corrosion with obvious repairs

Pass 31 Jul 2014 173,002 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 170,605 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 170,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 165,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 161,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 161,520 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 161,480 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 152,215 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 9 Aug 2008 152,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Mar 2007 140,096 miles

BOLT MISSING FROM REAR OF ALTERNATER

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 130,350 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 130,350 miles

Front Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M293 BVG is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M293 BVG, 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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M293 BVG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1995.

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