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M408 VRO

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

130,783 mi
Last recorded130,783 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 VRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2008 130,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

some corrosion to both steps and front arches.extensive welding repairs have been carried out on this vehicle,some of dubious standard also heavy surface corrosion througout chassis

Pass 20 Dec 2006 128,226 miles

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

Oil leak

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

doorsteps , o/s inner sill , and o/s front arch to outrigger all corroded but not within prescribed areas

exhaust system has been repaired (welded) and is blowing slightly

extensive welding repairs have been carried out to this vehicles structure in and around prescribed areas.

front wheel arches are corroded but no sharp protrusions showing

n/s front tyre is worn on edges

prescribed areas at suspension and brake componants weak with corrosion but not holed or excessive at time of test.

wheel arches at front shock absorber upper mountings weak with corrosion but not holed and intact †

Fail 6 Dec 2006 128,156 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

arches at front shock absorber top mountings weak with corrosion but intact

doorsteps, o/s inner sill and o/s front arch to outrigger corroded but not in prescribed areas

exhaust system has been repaired (welded) but is blowing slightly

front wheel arches corroded but no sharp protrusions showing

n/s front tyre is worn on edges

prescribed areas at suspension and brake componants weak with corrosion

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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M408 VRO is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M408 VRO, 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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M408 VRO is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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