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M461 UNU

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

185,432 mi
Last recorded185,432 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 185,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all weld repairs to cab untidy but secure at time of test

cab floor weld repaired from inside of cab

exhaust has temporary repair for test

Fail 22 Jan 2016 185,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all weld repairs to cab untidy but secure at time of test

cab floor weld repaired from inside of cab

exhaust has temporary repair for test

Fail 4 Jan 2016 185,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under passenger seats (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor of cab (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside outrigger under cab corroded just outside of prescribed area

Fail 9 Sep 2015 185,354 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 168,434 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall has a small tear

Rear support bar corroded

Reg plates damaged

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch/inner wing

nail in n/s/r outer tyre and o/s/r inner tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2014 168,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall has a small tear

Rear support bar corroded

Reg plates damaged

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch/inner wing

nail in n/s/r outer tyre and o/s/r inner tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 157,549 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

crack in screen outside areas

front brakes slight uneven

general corrosion to vehicle structure

n/s mirror damaged

n/s rear light unit slight insecure

steel part of both front flexy brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 157,496 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately modified (2.3.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

crack in screen outside areas

front brakes slight uneven

general corrosion to vehicle structure

imbalance on rear brakes

n/s mirror damaged

n/s rear light unit slight insecure

steel part of both front flexy brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 147,423 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 140,589 miles

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

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

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

corrosion front n/s and o/s arches

hard corrosion o/s under wing

hard corrosion rear chassis

Fail 24 Feb 2010 131,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

both side steps corroded

n/s/f arch corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 131,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both side steps corroded

n/s/f arch corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2008 126,968 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

underneath of vehicle in a rusty condition

Pass 16 Jun 2008 126,968 miles

underneath of vehicle in a rusty condition

Pass 8 Jun 2007 124,982 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 124,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

rear wheels projecting from side of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2006 119,535 miles

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 UNU 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 M461 UNU, 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 UNU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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