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M385 WWY

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 WWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 96,694 miles

ADVISE, centre exhaust system has slight blow.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CENTRE PROP BEARING WORN.

Fail 31 May 2008 96,682 miles

Brake rod locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CENTRE PROP BEARING WORN.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2007 94,897 miles

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

O/S/F DOOR STEP HOLED.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 94,831 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

O/S/F DOOR STEP HOLED.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 92,084 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 92,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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M385 WWY 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 M385 WWY, 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 M385 WWY registered?

M385 WWY is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1995.

Is M385 WWY safe to buy?

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