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M394 RJW

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,132 mi
Last recorded156,132 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM394 RJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 156,132 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 155,374 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 149,021 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 149,021 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 138,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 138,665 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 120,467 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 120,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008
Fail 29 Jan 2008

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 102,187 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 102,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 102,177 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 92,367 miles

Drivers seat damaged but secure.

Fail 4 Aug 2005 92,367 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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M394 RJW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M394 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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M394 RJW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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