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M487 DTC

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

165,236 mi
Last recorded165,236 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 DTC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2016 165,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front inner wheel arches and inner wings corroded and holed not within prescribed areas

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Nearside Front door step/arch corroded and holed not prescribed area

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower sill corroded and holed not within prescribed area

both front out rigger / chassis corroded not within prescribed area

corrosion to under side

flat bed corroded and holed but securely mounted

Pass 15 Jul 2014 164,656 miles

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to underside

Fail 15 Jul 2014 164,656 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to underside

Pass 13 May 2013 164,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 164,474 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 161,590 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2012 161,557 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 157,812 miles

Corrosion to offside rear outer chassis but not considered excessive

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside rear marker lamp insecurely mounted

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

Offside marker lamp inoperative and mount deteriorated

Offside rear marker lamp inoperative and lense missing

Oil leak

Only temp repair used to secure rear lamp lenses on

Fail 30 Dec 2010 157,792 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Corrosion to offside rear outer chassis but not considered excessive

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside rear marker lamp insecurely mounted

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

Offside marker lamp inoperative and mount deteriorated

Offside rear marker lamp inoperative and lense missing

Oil leak

Only temp repair used to secure rear lamp lenses on

Pass 14 Nov 2009 156,754 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 156,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 154,341 miles

corrosion through out structure

Fail 10 Sep 2008 154,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion through out structure

Pass 4 Jun 2007 148,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2007 148,322 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2006 143,784 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 143,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

off side rear tyre has wall damage outer, near side rear tyres getting close to legal limit. near side front disc getting scored and 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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M487 DTC is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 M487 DTC, 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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M487 DTC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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