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M518 WCW

1995 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,360 mi
Last recorded105,360 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 WCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2016 105,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 99,128 miles

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 30 May 2014 89,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 89,712 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 82,293 miles

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

nearside headlamp cloudy

offside headlamp cloudy

Fail 28 May 2013 82,293 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

nearside headlamp cloudy

offside headlamp cloudy

Pass 23 May 2012 71,284 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 21 May 2012 71,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 61,094 miles

Battery insecure

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

corrosion to nearside front wing

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

rear drive shaft centre bush worn

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 May 2011 61,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

corrosion to nearside front wing

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

rear drive shaft centre bush worn

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2010 52,166 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 52,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,462 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 50,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,981 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 46,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 WCW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M518 WCW, 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 WCW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 1995.

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