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M459 YVX

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,724 mi
Last recorded102,724 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM459 YVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2017 102,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

body heavily corroded outside of proscribed areas

Fail 15 Aug 2016 102,712 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BY FUEL TANK (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 101,290 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

heavly undersealed underside slight surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,538 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch chassis and cab

Fail 10 Apr 2014 99,509 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch chassis and cab

Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,480 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

windscreen washer reservoir bracket adrift

Fail 4 Apr 2013 97,473 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

windscreen washer reservoir bracket adrift

Pass 1 May 2012 95,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

osf tyre sidewall perished

Fail 25 Apr 2012 95,482 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

osf top marker light nw

osf tyre sidewall perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 93,945 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 93,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 92,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre wall kerbing

Fail 4 Mar 2010 92,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre wall kerbing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,574 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 87,476 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 87,441 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 81,516 miles

corrosion to chassis behind o/s/r wheels

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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M459 YVX is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M459 YVX, 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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M459 YVX is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 1995.

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