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M492 UFR

1995 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

169,501 mi
Last recorded169,501 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM492 UFR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 169,501 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 169,444 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 167,104 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 165,743 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 165,733 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 161,899 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2014 159,789 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f floor corroded non prescribed area

o/s+n/s inner sills/door steps corroded non prescibed area

o/s/f inner wing corroded

rear panel/valance corroded(non prescribed area)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 159,774 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f floor corroded non prescribed area

o/s+n/s inner sills/door steps corroded non prescibed area

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 159,771 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

oil leaks

slight play in n/s/r shocker bushes

slight play in o/s/r shocker bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2011 159,102 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2011

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 158,305 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 May 2010 158,305 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 May 2009 157,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 29 May 2009 157,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 May 2008 157,008 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 May 2008 157,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 155,955 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 155,955 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M492 UFR is a 1995 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 M492 UFR, 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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M492 UFR is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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