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M512 KAT

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,883 mi
Last recorded184,883 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM512 KAT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 184,883 miles

Both exterior mirror backs missing.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front anti roll bar centre bushes slightly worn.

Nail in nearside rear inner tyre.

Nail in offside rear outer tyre.

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind.

Offside front headlamp pattern slightly weak.

Prop shaft centre bearing/bush deteriorated

Slight weep from power steering pump.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 184,870 miles

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

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

Both exterior mirror backs missing.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front anti roll bar centre bushes slightly worn.

Nail in nearside rear inner tyre.

Nail in offside rear outer tyre.

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind.

Offside front headlamp pattern slightly weak.

Prop shaft centre bearing/bush deteriorated

Slight weep from power steering pump.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 180,702 miles

battery insecure

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2007 180,653 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs corroded

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 16 Mar 2006 177,319 miles

all four brakes binding slightly

battery insecure

both front flexi hose metal ends corroded

cab rusty

nail in tyre

ns seat back a little loose

slight play in ns track rod inner ball joint

Fail 13 Feb 2006 176,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Both front flexi hoses metal ends starting to corrode.

Engine oil leak

Front anti roll bar centre bushes starting to wear.

Offside rear inner tyre is flat.

Offside rear inner wheel, inner rim damaged

Passenger seat backs starting to become loose.

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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M512 KAT is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M512 KAT, 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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What year was M512 KAT registered?

M512 KAT is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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