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M42 VWW

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,720 mi
Last recorded210,720 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 VWW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 210,720 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 210,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 198,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 206,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r inner tyre perished

o/s/r outer tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2009 205,533 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion in all areas but not excessive

nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2009 205,523 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion in all areas but not excessive

nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2008 203,701 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 199,873 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 199,873 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.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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M42 VWW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M42 VWW, 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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M42 VWW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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