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M486 SRJ

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

174,243 mi
Last recorded174,243 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 SRJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 174,243 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 172,234 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 169,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced not seem welded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced plate not seem welded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Dec 2017 168,661 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH HEAD LAMPS. (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING RACK INNER JOINT. (2.2.A.1b)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing BOTH PROP BEARINGS . ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR OFF SPRING. (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 161,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both propshaft centre mounting rubbers have free play

Fail 17 Nov 2016 161,404 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both propshaft centre mounting rubbers have free play

Pass 30 Nov 2015 156,372 miles

both prop shaft centre mounting rubbers have excessive free play

Fail 26 Nov 2015 156,312 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both prop shaft centre mounting rubbers have excessive free play

Pass 15 Dec 2014 151,240 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 151,238 miles

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

Nearside 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 151,135 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 151,135 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside inner rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2012 150,559 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 150,135 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 150,132 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2010 145,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 141,715 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 141,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 133,280 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 133,273 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 124,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fan bearing sounds a little rough?

rear diff oil leak?

Pass 25 Oct 2006 115,570 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 115,568 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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M486 SRJ is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 M486 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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M486 SRJ is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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