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M521 BVF

1995 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

160,016 mi
Last recorded160,016 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 BVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 160,016 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded through

temporary repair to front part of exhaust system

vehicle showing signs off extensive corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2010 160,016 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

nearside front outer sill corroded through

temporary repair to front part of exhaust system

vehicle showing signs off extensive corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2009 151,704 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2009 151,704 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 145,985 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

body underfloor section corroded away,left rear.

tipper ram very loose,swings around a lot.

Fail 10 Sep 2008 145,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

bellhousing bolt loose on left side(earthing point of now unused battery lead.)

body underfloor section corroded away,left rear.

oil leaks under engine and tipper gear areas.

rear right side (plastic) wing has piece broken off.

tipper ram very loose,swings around a lot.

towbar bent down and bolt sheared off(see fail for shackle bracket).

Pass 27 Sep 2007 136,832 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 136,831 miles

Centre Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

body tipper ram very loose/leans over excessively.

underfloor quadrant pivot bolt seized (in quadrant bush.)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 129,125 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 129,125 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

gearbox crossmember bent back.

rear lamp panel holed behind O/S/R lamp and on top lip N/S/R.

Fail 28 Mar 2006 126,224 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

hand brake pivot siezed †Hole in body/chassis behind front n s wheel †tipping system badly worn at ram anchors †vehicle dirty and only just fit for test inside or out

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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M521 BVF is a 1995 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 M521 BVF, 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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M521 BVF is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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