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M528 VWJ

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,878 mi
Last recorded193,878 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM528 VWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 193,878 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 193,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 188,067 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 188,067 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 182,081 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 182,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 170,398 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 170,180 miles

Front Upper Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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M528 VWJ is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M528 VWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M528 VWJ registered?

M528 VWJ is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 1995.

Is M528 VWJ safe to buy?

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