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M520 CEW

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,154 mi
Last recorded122,154 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 CEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 122,154 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 216,980 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 216,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 203,919 miles

Central both centre prop shaft bushes worn

Nearside Front worn close to legal limit

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2017 230,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Central both centre prop shaft bushes worn

Nearside Front worn close to legal limit

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2015 203,807 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front fluid seepage from a power steering component

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

Prop shaft carrier bearings deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2015 203,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab near fuel tank (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cab / chassis (near step) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2 areas where chalked) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Prop shaft carrier bearings deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2014 202,646 miles

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

Offside headlamp cloudy beam image fading

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 202,536 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing noisey but no play

Offside headlamp cloudy beam image fading

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 198,157 miles

Both front flexi hoses metal sections corroding

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

Offside rear outer tyre low on pressure

Slight noise but no play at both front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Sep 2013 198,033 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both front flexi hoses metal sections corroding

Both sides inner sills to back of steps

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noise but no play

Nearside rear inner tyre low on pressure

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 196,101 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 196,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 191,401 miles

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

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

body corroded near offside step

front anti roll bar 'D' bushes wearing

wipers deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2010 190,116 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 188,139 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 188,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 18,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 17,067 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 167,787 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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M520 CEW is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M520 CEW, 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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M520 CEW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 January 1995.

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