MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general corrosion on underside of vehicle not excessive at time of test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
o/s front step corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s front step corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advise replacement of both number plates. †
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT No PLATE
corrosion developing at o/s/f shock absorber mounting point2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion developing at o/s/f shock absorber top mounting point
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
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M478 TKP is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 M478 TKP, 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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What year was M478 TKP registered?
M478 TKP is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 1995.
Is M478 TKP safe to buy?
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