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M449 MPF

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,264 mi
Last recorded146,264 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 MPF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 146,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

numerous amounts of corrossion but not excessive

Pass 30 May 2009 143,394 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 143,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 140,747 miles

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

chip in windscreen

n/s/f & o/s/f top suspension mounts corroding

Pass 10 May 2007 136,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advanced corrosion in all brake pipes

excessive corrosion in nearside front under and inner sill (outside testable area)

excessive corrosion in offside outer sill at front (outside testable area)

unable to clearly see front brake pads

vehicle extremely dirty underneath - recommend cleaning

Fail 4 May 2007 136,390 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

unable to clearly see front brake pads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advanced corrosion in all brake pipes

excessive corrosion in nearside front under and inner sill-outside testable area

excessive corrosion in offside outer sill at front-outside testable area

vehicle extremely dirty underneath-recommend cleaning

Pass 22 May 2006 126,476 miles

advisory items as per test (614697336179)

Fail 22 May 2006 126,572 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2006 126,476 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion in brake pipe between load sensing valve and flexy brake hose

corrosion offside outer sill

rear brakes slightly out of balance offside poor

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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M449 MPF is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M449 MPF, 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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M449 MPF is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 1995.

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