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M473 TRN

1995 Ford Transit

White Electric 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,228 mi
Last recorded122,228 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM473 TRN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 122,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 122,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 121,782 miles

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

o/s/ mirror lower cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2008 121,782 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/ mirror lower cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2007 121,173 miles

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

off side lower mirror glass cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2007 121,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s lower mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2006 120,412 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 120,412 miles

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

brake pipe to nsf corroded.

brake pipes over rear axle corroded x2.

chip in windscreen zone B.

clutch judder under load.

drivers seat belt frayed on edges.

front discs inner faces pitted.x2

front x-member corroded.

rear doors corroded,sliding doors corroded and damaged,rear doors temporary repair at door bottoms.

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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M473 TRN is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M473 TRN, 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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M473 TRN is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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