MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,828 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Corrosion to both step areas not prescribed areas
Front brake discs worn
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight scoring to windscreen
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Corrosion to both step areas not prescribed areas
Front brake discs worn
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight scoring to windscreen
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
clutch pedal rubber missing
gearbox crossmember bent backwards
nearside and offside steps to front inner wheel arch areas corroded but outside prescribed areas
nearside track rod end lock nut is incorrect but appears secure
screw in nearside rear outer tyre
some drag on handbrake cables
throttle pedal broken
Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
clutch pedal rubber missing
gearbox crossmember bent backwards
nearside and offside steps to front inner wheel arch areas corroded but outside prescribed areas
nearside track rod end lock nut is incorrect but appears secure
screw in nearside rear outer tyre
some drag on handbrake cables
throttle pedal broken
Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside rear lamp lens damaged , but not showing white light
Slight rear brake imbalance
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres worn on edges
Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside rear lamp lens damaged , but not showing white light
Slight rear brake imbalance
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on edges
Rear brake imbalance
Offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on edges
Rear brake imbalance
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M478 FFB is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M478 FFB, 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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M478 FFB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 1995.
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