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M531 PMS

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,287 mi
Last recorded102,287 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 PMS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 102,287 miles

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

Load Sensing Valve Arm corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft centre bearing carrier rubber bonding deteriorated and has play.

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 102,287 miles

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

Load Sensing Valve Arm corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft centre bearing carrier rubber bonding deteriorated and has play.

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 101,946 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 98,879 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 98,499 miles

corrosion is evident in this vehicle as not in prescribed area

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,235 miles

corrosion is evident in this vehicle not in prescribed areas

Fail 20 Sep 2017 98,234 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion is evident in this vehicle not in prescribed areas

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,815 miles

vehicle has underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2015 96,670 miles

general underbody corrosion not hold at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2015 96,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general underbody corrosion not hold at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2014 96,209 miles

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

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

vehicle has had a lot of welding work carried out and underseald

Fail 29 Sep 2014 96,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

vehicle has had a lot of welding work carried out and underseald

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,065 miles

general underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2013 96,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

general underbody corrosion not excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,763 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 95,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 95,492 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 95,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 93,048 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 93,043 miles

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

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

o/s inner body slightly corroded

rear inner arch o/s and n/s corroded

rear lower doors slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 90,867 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 90,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 89,594 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 88,935 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 88,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 87,001 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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M531 PMS is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M531 PMS, 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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M531 PMS is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 February 1995.

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