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M29 XEV

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,012 mi
Last recorded42,012 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 XEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,012 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,651 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 40,650 miles

Front Integral body structure is excessively corroded adversely affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Nearside Front Integral body structure is excessively corroded adversely affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Battery insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.8b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,861 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 39,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,637 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 38,637 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,795 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 36,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

no plate light cover missing

rear number plate deteriorated

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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M29 XEV is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 M29 XEV, 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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M29 XEV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 February 1995.

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