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M466 RDA

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,998 mi
Last recorded145,998 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM466 RDA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 145,998 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 145,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor marked with yellow chalk (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis crossmember by fuel tank marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember above fuel tank marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured gearbox crossmember is insecure (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger marked with yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened ALL flexi brake pipes are heavily covered in grease and underseal making a detailed inspection possible (3.6.A.3)

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened ALL metal brake pipes are heavily covered in grease and underseal making a detailed inspection possible (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 145,343 miles

both n/s/r tyres worn close to limit

Fail 12 Oct 2015 145,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both n/s/r tyres worn close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2014 145,342 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 145,341 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 12 Sep 2013 145,341 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 145,341 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 145,341 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2011 145,340 miles

slight bind o/s rear wheel

Fail 1 Aug 2011 145,340 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 145,339 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 145,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 145,338 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 145,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 145,338 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 145,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 145,337 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2007 145,337 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2007 145,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2006 145,337 miles

pin hole exhaust blow

Fail 5 Sep 2006 145,337 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

battery insecure

n/s/f bumper loose

n/s/f door/sill starting to corrode

o/s/f indicator holed

slight front wheel bearing play

slight oil leak from engine

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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M466 RDA is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M466 RDA, 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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M466 RDA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 1995.

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