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M501 WET

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,535 mi
Last recorded121,535 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 WET
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 121,535 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

general body/underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2013 121,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

general body/underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2012 119,780 miles

General body/underbody corrosion

battery insecure

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2012 119,779 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

battery insecure

nearside door mirror damaged

General body/underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2011 118,073 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

anti roll bar missing at time of test.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 118,062 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

anti roll bar missing at time of test.

o/s door step rusted not in a load bearing point.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 116,106 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 116,105 miles

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.1.B.4)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

anti-roll bar not fitted at time of test,

Pass 5 Mar 2009 112,448 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 112,447 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

All wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 107,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 107,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 102,796 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 102,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 97,791 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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M501 WET is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M501 WET, 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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M501 WET is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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