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M523 AOW

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

204,588 mi
Last recorded204,588 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM523 AOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 204,588 miles

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

corrosion on underside

Pass 10 Oct 2022 202,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody suffering from corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2022 202,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody suffering from corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2021 196,626 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding from ends of flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes detiorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2020 191,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes both sides detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all four worn and detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 191,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes both sides detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all four worn and detiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 184,175 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 184,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 184,169 miles

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure front mount corroded (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drive shaft bearing likely to break up front prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 175,650 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 173,801 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 171,907 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 169,760 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 166,253 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 166,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 164,898 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 162,720 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 161,586 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 161,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise body condition very poor with corrosion

corrosion around front shock top mounts

o/s/f tyre badly perished

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 158,541 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 158,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 154,884 miles

Front centre bearing mounting split on propshaft

Pass 19 Jun 2007 150,350 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 150,347 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 146,099 miles

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

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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M523 AOW is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M523 AOW, 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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M523 AOW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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