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M498 UEF

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,854 mi
Last recorded190,854 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 UEF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 190,854 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 185,349 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 185,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 180,120 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 180,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 107,490 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 168,013 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 168,013 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 160,828 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 153,221 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 146,226 miles

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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M498 UEF is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M498 UEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M498 UEF registered?

M498 UEF is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M498 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M498 UEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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