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M495 DTC

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

184,444 mi
Last recorded184,444 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 DTC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 184,444 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 184,436 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 170,222 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 170,214 miles

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 157,182 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 157,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 148,962 miles

exhaust system generally corroded

front chassis and McPherson strut top mounting covered in soundproofing

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres near legal limit

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2009 148,962 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system generally corroded

front chassis and McPherson strut top mounting covered in soundproofing

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres near legal limit

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2009 148,962 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

exhaust system generally corroded

front chassis and suspension top mountings covered in sound-proofing

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres near legal limit

offside front wheel bearings has slight play

slight play in steering rack

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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M495 DTC is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M495 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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M495 DTC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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