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M480 VAK

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,226 mi
Last recorded143,226 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 143,226 miles

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

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

front to rear and rear rigid brake pipes slightly coroded

slight play in steering rack o/s and n/s

underbody coroded

Fail 14 Mar 2008 143,196 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front to rear and rear rigid brake pipes slightly coroded

slight play in steering rack o/s and n/s

underbody coroded

Pass 12 Mar 2007 131,246 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 131,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

offside rear chassis rail advanced corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2006 123,784 miles

advanced corrosion to front crossmember and both rear chassis rails near spring hanger mountings

Fail 20 Feb 2006 123,777 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

advanced corrosion to front crossmember and both rear chassis rails near spring hanger mountings.

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 VAK is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M480 VAK, 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 VAK is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M480 VAK safe to buy?

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