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M52 MJV

1995 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,718 mi
Last recorded149,718 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM52 MJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 149,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os innerbay and arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rear lamp insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to rear cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 149,718 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os innerbay and arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rear lamp insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to rear cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 147,769 miles

Offside Front Lower inner bay rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported over axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective inner edge ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 146,227 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides under steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 143,579 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 143,579 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 141,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside door steps corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 141,736 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside door steps corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 139,982 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both front wiper blades split

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 1 Mar 2016 139,126 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 1 Mar 2016 139,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 29 Oct 2014 138,236 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 138,229 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 137,716 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 134,945 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 134,945 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 17 Mar 2011 129,689 miles

Both propshaft centre bearing mountings insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2011 129,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Both propshaft centre bearing mountings insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2010 120,412 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 18 Feb 2010 120,412 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Feb 2009 105,704 miles

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

nearside doorstep corroded

nuts missing from nearside body mounts

rear lights are insecure,but designed so they will always be a bit insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2009 105,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside doorstep corroded

nuts missing from nearside body mounts

rear lights are insecure,but designed so they will always be a bit insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2008 98,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 98,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 95,147 miles

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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M52 MJV is a 1995 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M52 MJV, 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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M52 MJV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 1995.

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