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M426 RUX

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,501 mi
Last recorded197,501 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 RUX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 197,501 miles

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

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

drivers mirror damaged

nearside front step coroded but not within pescriped area

offside front cross member slightly coroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 192,069 miles

CORROSION UNDER FRONT RADIATOR

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 187,801 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 181,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 181,753 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 181,736 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 175,327 miles

slight corrosion on steps under vehicle not prescribed area

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2008 157,505 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 154,012 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 125,602 miles

Propshaft component defective

slight coorrosion on rear cab panel

Pass 29 Jul 2005 114,069 miles

1.brake peadle rubber grip worn slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2005 114,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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M426 RUX is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M426 RUX, 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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M426 RUX is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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