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M485 SRJ

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,252 mi
Last recorded108,252 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 SRJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 108,252 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 98,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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engine oil leak

n/s rear wheel arch rusted

n/s wiper blade worn

passenger seat mounting member rusted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,684 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,867 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 93,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Apr 2008 93,494 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Apr 2007 88,880 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 88,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 79,923 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 79,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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M485 SRJ is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red 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 M485 SRJ, 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 M485 SRJ registered?

M485 SRJ is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 1995.

Is M485 SRJ safe to buy?

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