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M425 TVN

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,173 mi
Last recorded167,173 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM425 TVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 167,173 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear light clusters slightly damaged

centre propshaft bearing excessively worn

clutch stiff in operation

n/s door mirror cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2009 167,173 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear light clusters slightly damaged

centre propshaft bearing excessively worn

clutch stiff in operation

n/s door mirror cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2008 165,764 miles

battery insecure

bonnet not latching on one side

bonnet slam panel slightly loose

brake pipe from limiter to rear flex starting to corrode

different load index figures on o/s/r twin wheel

drivers door mirror slightly loose

n/s door step/outer sill slightly damaged

n/s/r hand and foot brake slow in reading

passenger door mirror cracked

prop centre mounting worn

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

slight oil leak on engine

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

Fail 12 Mar 2008 165,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

battery insecure

bonnet not latching (on one side)

bonnet slam panel slightly loose

different load index figures on o/s/r twin wheel

drivers door mirror slightly loose

hole in o/s/r reverse light

n/s door step/outer sill slightly damaged

n/s/r foot brake slow in reading

passenger door mirror cracked

propshaft centre mounting worn

rear brake pipe from limiter to rear flex starting to corrode

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

slight oil leak on engine

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

Pass 3 Jul 2006 162,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear n/side tyres nails in tread

Fail 28 Jun 2006 162,472 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/side and o/side rear tyers nails in tread

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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M425 TVN 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 M425 TVN, 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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M425 TVN is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1995.

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