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M487 LUH

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

162,953 mi
Last recorded162,953 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 LUH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2009 162,953 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s front upper shock absorber mounting

corrosion to o/s rear outer sill

front and rear number plates non reflective

n/s rear reflector incomplete not more than 50%

o/s front chassis rail corroded behind bumper

Pass 1 Aug 2007 153,204 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 152,806 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch ragged

Pass 3 Aug 2006 135,490 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 134,963 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

front shockers damp but working, some wear rear shocker bushes, front to rear metal brake pipe rusty.

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 LUH is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 LUH, 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 LUH is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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