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M518 SFR

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

100,796 mi
Last recorded100,796 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 SFR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 100,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side marker light not working

Offside step to sill corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2019 100,788 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side marker light not working

Offside step to sill corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,715 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

OSF INNER STEP CORRODED

REAR BED RAILS CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 99,706 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front cross member corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front step/inner wing and sill corroded

Rear both bed rails corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,271 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Front inner step/sill areas corroded both sides

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Offside Front brake binding

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

marker lamps missing/not woking

Fail 4 Sep 2017 97,261 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 R 15c (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cable mount (3.1.9)

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

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front tyre on limit....195/70R15C

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake binding

Offside chassis corroded (mid)

Offside inner sill/step area corroded

various marker lamps damaged/not working

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,754 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear marker lamp broken

Offside Rear Inner tyre flat. nail in tyre not repairable

Fail 2 Sep 2016 95,754 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear marker lamp broken

Offside Rear Inner tyre flat. nail in tyre not repairable

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 94,867 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn both shoulders

handbrake cables in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2015 94,863 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn both shoulders

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,598 miles

nearside rear marker light damaged and insecure

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 26 Sep 2014 93,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear marker light damaged and insecure

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,164 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,052 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 81,052 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

nail in offside rear inner tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2011 70,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,560 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,407 miles

Propshaft component defective

offside rear inner tyre inside edge cut sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,494 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 29 Sep 2009 61,494 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Jun 2008 132,192 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/R Inner tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 132,187 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/R Inner tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 127,004 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 127,004 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 119,991 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2006 119,991 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2005 119,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

NEARSIDE BUMPER CORNER INSECURE

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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M518 SFR is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 M518 SFR, 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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M518 SFR is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M518 SFR shows 27 tests with a 51.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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