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M470 YEM

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,742 mi
Last recorded125,742 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM470 YEM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 125,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring worn nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 125,121 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 125,121 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 125,101 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 125,101 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 124,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 124,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear hub oil seals leaking.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 124,883 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front crossmember each side of suspension mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis detached along length above suspension mounting. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear hub oil seals leaking.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 124,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside and nearside rear hub oil seals leaking.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 123,516 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 123,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

excessive play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 11 Mar 2013 122,836 miles

Nearside rear hub oil seal leaking.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 121,543 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 121,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 120,532 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 120,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 119,982 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 119,982 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 118,730 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 118,730 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 118,111 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 118,111 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 117,376 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 117,376 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YEM is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M470 YEM, 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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M470 YEM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1995.

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