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M347 RJW

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,149 mi
Last recorded126,149 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM347 RJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 126,149 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2008 126,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 123,518 miles

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

HOLE CAUSED BY CORROSION IN NEARSIDE STEP AND STEP SILL

HOLE CAUSED BY CORROSION IN OFFSIDE OF CHASSIS

HOLE CAUSED BY CORROSION IN OFFSIDE STEP

INDICATOR SELF CANCEL NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE INSECURE

NEARSIDE LEAF SPRING SPLAYED SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE REAR INNER TYRE GETTING LOW

OFFSIDE CAB MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE SIDE MARKER LENS CRACKED

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 25 Jul 2007 123,518 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

HOLE CAUSED BY CORROSION IN NEARSIDE STEP AND STEP SILL

HOLE CAUSED BY CORROSION IN OFFSIDE STEP

INDICATOR SELF CANCEL NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE INSECURE

NEARSIDE LEAF SPRING SPLAYED SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE REAR INNER TYRE GETTING LOW

OFFSIDE CAB MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE SIDE MARKER LENS CRACKED

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 25 Jul 2006 118,832 miles

door step areas corroding †

front brake discs worn †

indicator self-cancel non-op †

offside body dropside rear catch missing †

offside marker lamp lens cracked †

offside mirror temporary repair †

offside roof marker lamp cracked †

slight noise from power steering pump †

slight play nearside front hub †

various oil weeps †

windscreen chipped †

Fail 20 Jul 2006 118,832 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

door steps rusty.

engine oil empty (topped up).

indicator self cancel not working.

offise roof marker light not working.

offside door mirror covert damaged (repaired).

offside marker light lens damaged.

offside rear drop side lock missing.

powersteering pump noise.

slight play in nearside front hub.

various oil leaks.

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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M347 RJW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M347 RJW, 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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What year was M347 RJW registered?

M347 RJW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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