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M482 FFB

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

96,724 mi
Last recorded96,724 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM482 FFB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2011 96,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

extensive welded repairs to chassis

front discs pitted

general corrosion in chassis , body and rear bed surports

nearsid door mirror damaged

rear bulk head lower panals corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2009 94,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes across rear axle rusty

cambelt last changed?

damage to various light lenses

front brake discs poor

front to rear brake piupe poorly secured

imbalance between front brakes close to limit

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside door mirror casing damaged

offside front brake discs distorted

offside outer washer jet inoperative

offside rear back plate damp

suspect body filler used in front wheel arch repairs

various oil leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,905 miles

brake pipes across rear axle rusty

cambelt last changed?

damage to various light lenses

front brake discs poor

front to rear brake piupe poorly secured

imbalance between front brakes close to limit

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside door mirror casing damaged

offside front brake discs distorted

offside outer washer jet inoperative

offside rear back plate damp

suspect body filler used in front wheel arch repairs

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,180 miles

front brake hose ferules rusty

both centre bearings on propshaft worn - advise replacement

cambelt last changed?

cambelt lower cover missing

excessive corrosion to both door step areas close to prescribed area

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside door mirror assembly lower lense missing

nearside front tyre at 2mm on inner edge

nearside rear inner tyre at 2.5mm

nearside top marker light on cab not working

offside rear back plate damp

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

slight imbalance between front brakes

suspect body filler used in repairs to both front wheel arches

various oil leaks

Fail 6 Jun 2008 91,180 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both centre bearings on propshaft worn - advise replacement

cambelt last changed?

cambelt lower cover missing

excessive corrosion to both door step areas close to prescribed area

front brake hose ferules rusty

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside door mirror assembly lower lense missing

nearside front tyre at 2mm on inner edge

nearside rear inner tyre at 2.5mm

nearside top marker light on cab not working

offside rear back plate damp

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

slight imbalance between front brakes

suspect body filler used in repairs to both front wheel arches

various oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2007 90,523 miles

as per original test dateM ay 25th 2007. 11:03.

Fail 25 May 2007 90,523 miles

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake servo flexes

dampness at off side rear brake drum

door mirrors poor

door sills rusty

drivers door inner handle shroud insecure

front brake discs very poor

front brake hose ferrules rusty

front grille loose

near side rear inner tyre on 1.6mm limit

propshaft centre bearing worn

timing belt history unknown

topped up power steering fluid

Pass 3 Jun 2006 84,945 miles

centre cross member rusty

front wheel arches rusty

headlamp aims on limits

propshaft centre bearings broken

slight rear brake flucuation

Fail 24 May 2006 84,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

door mirrors in poor condition

drivers rear of cab rusty

exhaust system repaired and bandaged

front of both door steps rusty

general chassis rusting

near side dip beam pattern poor

prop shaft centre bearings worn

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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M482 FFB is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M482 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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M482 FFB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 1995.

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