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M480 RVU

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,103 mi
Last recorded156,103 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 RVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 156,103 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside sill corroded in middle

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front cross member corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2021 156,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component insecure resivoir (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamps deteriorated

front cross member corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside sill corroded in middle

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 149,725 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r inner sill excessively corroded, needs repairing

o/s head lamp slightly insecure, aim still correct

o/s inner sill excessively corroded, needs repairing

Fail 24 Mar 2020 149,643 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts main starter cables rubbing on steering column (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r inner sill excessively corroded, needs repairing

o/s head lamp slightly insecure, aim still correct

o/s inner sill excessively corroded, needs repairing

Pass 22 Mar 2019 145,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 145,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 143,682 miles

Body has slight corrosion Near side and off side outer and lower sills (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both rear units (2.4.B.1a)

coil spring corroded Both front coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 143,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 145,102 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2014 142,108 miles

Both Front Suspension Coil Springs Rusting

Both Rear Leaf Springs Rusting

Crack In Swept Area Of Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Front Wing Repeater Cover Missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm And Wearing On Inner Edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing oN Inner Edge

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 142,108 miles

Both Front Suspension Coil Springs Rusting

Both Rear Leaf Springs Rusting

Crack In Swept Area Of Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Front Wing Repeater Cover Missing

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm And Wearing On Inner Edges

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing oN Inner Edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 138,577 miles

corrosion nsf & osf inner cills

play in track rods

Fail 6 Jun 2013 138,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion nsf & osf inner cills

play in track rods

Pass 8 Jun 2012 136,466 miles

nsf inner cill corroded

osf lower swivel slight play

play in osf wheelbearing

Pass 20 May 2011 131,913 miles

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing!

power steering pipes damp!

rear cross member corroding!

Fail 18 May 2011 131,913 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing!

power steering pipes damp!

rear cross member corroding!

Pass 6 May 2010 127,971 miles

Aux belts loose

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre minor cut to side wall

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight rumble

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

Oil leak

Steering rack slightly damp

Vehicle starting to show advanced signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 8 May 2009 124,471 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 124,471 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 120,722 miles

Centre prop bearing broken

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 21 May 2008 120,722 miles

Centre prop bearing broken

Rear crossmember corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 May 2007 117,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

prop shaft centre mounting worn

rear cross member weakened by corrosion

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

small crack in o/s/r light lens

windscreen scratched

Pass 21 May 2007 117,913 miles

prop shaft centre mounting worn

rear cross member weakened by corrosion

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

small crack in o/s/r light lens

windscreen scratched

Pass 25 May 2006 115,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to o/s + n/s front door sill areas.

Fail 24 May 2006 115,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to o/s + n/s front door sill areas.

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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M480 RVU is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M480 RVU, 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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M480 RVU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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