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M522 BVF

1995 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,233 mi
Last recorded183,233 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM522 BVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 183,233 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Propshaft component defective

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Feb 2010 179,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 167,123 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 167,123 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

hand brake lever stiff to operate,eg it has to be physhically pushed down to release the brakes.

n/s/r red marker light not working,non testable item.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 154,967 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 144,054 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 144,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Feb 2006 132,433 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 132,433 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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M522 BVF is a 1995 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M522 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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What year was M522 BVF registered?

M522 BVF is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is M522 BVF safe to buy?

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