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M502 AOW

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

205,000 mi
Last recorded205,000 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM502 AOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 205,000 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn almost smooth

dipstick tube loose

front grille damaged and bumper loose n/s

n/s headlamp light output starting to deteriate advise to get repaired

n/s/r floor showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe under bonnett and front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre is at 2mm and has a cut in tread not yet to cords advise replacement

rear spring leafs starting to move

slight brake fluctuation n/s/f

Fail 31 Jan 2008 204,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn almost smooth

dipstick tube loose

front grille damaged and bumper loose n/s

n/s headlamp light output starting to deteriate advise to get repaired

n/s/r floor showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe under bonnett and front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre is at 2mm and has a cut in tread not yet to cords advise replacement

rear n/s door corroded at bottom advise to get repaired before it gets worse

rear registration plate could do with another screw put into it

rear spring leafs starting to move

slight brake fluctuation n/s/f

Pass 31 Jan 2007 195,773 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 195,647 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 187,503 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 187,298 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2005 178,165 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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M502 AOW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M502 AOW, 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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M502 AOW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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