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M293 RKN

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,953 mi
Last recorded172,953 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 172,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 172,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 171,107 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 169,305 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 166,638 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion AT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT POINTS. (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SEAT BELT MOUNT POINTS N/S AND O/S.. (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC INNER FACES BADLY CORRODED.. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing X 2 ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 164,204 miles

Both front brake discs very rusty on inner faces

Both front lower suspension arm bottom ball joint boots, poor, will require attention soon

Engine misfire

Major oil leaks

Metal brake pipes coated with copper grease

Some rust on underside may require attention soon

Some smoke from exhaust

Fail 22 Oct 2015 164,123 miles

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

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

Battery not secured in tray

Both front brake discs very rusty on inner faces

Both front lower suspension arm bottom ball joint boots, poor, will require attention soon

Engine misfire

Hazard switch stiff

Holes in front sill steps repaired with under seal (outside prescribed areas)

Major oil leaks

Metal brake pipes coated with copper grease

Some rust on underside may require attention soon

Some smoke from exhaust

Pass 20 Oct 2014 159,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 155,174 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 150,939 miles

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

both front shock absorbers have slight play in the top mount

Pass 6 Oct 2011 147,187 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 140,618 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 132,516 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT PERISHED

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

REAR CROSS MEMBER ADVANCED CORROSION

SLIGHT PLAY NSF LOWER BALL JOINT

VARIOUS CAB FLOOR OLD REPAIRS ADVANCED CORROSION

VARIOUS OUT RIGGERS ADVANCED CORROSION

Fail 24 Sep 2008 125,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 125,704 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 120,172 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 112,400 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 112,343 miles

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

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

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 RKN is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RKN, 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 RKN is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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