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M470 VAK

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,780 mi
Last recorded145,780 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM470 VAK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2012 145,780 miles

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

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

corrosion building up

Pass 20 Apr 2011 143,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 140,650 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 137,526 miles

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

corrosion building up around vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2008 133,841 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 129,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 122,459 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

oil leak

prop shaft donut bush worn

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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M470 VAK is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M470 VAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M470 VAK registered?

M470 VAK is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M470 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M470 VAK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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