MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,103 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
corrosion nsf & osf inner cills
play in track rods
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
nsf inner cill corroded
osf lower swivel slight play
play in osf wheelbearing
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front tyre scrubbing!
power steering pipes damp!
rear cross member corroding!
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!
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
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)
Centre prop bearing broken
Rear crossmember corroded
Centre prop bearing broken
Rear crossmember corroded
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage to o/s + n/s front door sill areas.
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.
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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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