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M521 ROL

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,772 mi
Last recorded67,772 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 ROL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 67,772 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 67,720 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 65,241 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 65,241 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 63,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 63,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces x2 (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank leaking ? (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure cluster loose (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plugged on edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing x2 ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Winch insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,262 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 60,262 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,641 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

coolant leak

oil leak

slight play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2014 54,137 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,692 miles

all tyres perished

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)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 22 Nov 2013 48,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

all tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,609 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,104 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear o/s tyres perished/cracked advise replacement

n/s/r inner tyre perished/worn, advise replacement

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 ROL is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M521 ROL, 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 ROL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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