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M461 KTN

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

190,163 mi
Last recorded190,163 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM461 KTN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 190,163 miles

A lot of underseal applied.

Both front outriggers corroded.

Both outerseals corroded.

Front and rear cross members corrodded.

General corrosian.

Hand brake travel high.

Maximum play at steering column.

Maximum play at steering uj

N/s wiper blade poor.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 190,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

A lot of underseal applied.

Both front outriggers corroded.

Both outerseals corroded.

Front and rear cross members corrodded.

General corrosian.

Hand brake travel high.

Hand brake travel high.

Maximum play at steering column.

Maximum play at steering uj

N/s wiper blade poor.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 188,423 miles

Front cross member holed and corroded.

Front propshaft doughnut worn.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear outrigger holed and corrodded.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 188,423 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front cross member holed and corroded.

Front propshaft doughnut worn.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear outrigger holed and corrodded.

Fail 21 Jan 2013 188,407 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery loose

general under-body corrosion and repairs using body filler

general upper-body corrosion and repairs using filler

Pass 29 Nov 2011 185,064 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 185,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

all wheel arches are corroded

front and rear crossmebers are corroded and holed

general corrision to vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2011 184,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

general corrosion to vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

all wheel arches are corroded

rear crossmeber is corroded and holed

Pass 8 Nov 2010 180,234 miles

All wheel arches corroded.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play steering shaft u/j.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 180,054 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

all wheel arches are corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 175,335 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 175,322 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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M461 KTN 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 41.7%.

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 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 M461 KTN, 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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M461 KTN is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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