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M537 OKM

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

233,251 mi
Last recorded233,251 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM537 OKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2013 233,251 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhuast system plus small blows

corrosion to metal parts of each front brake hose

engine oil low

excessive corrosion to both door steps ,recommend a repair

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

pitting to inside of o/s/f brake disc

play at steering wheel only just passed test

unable to fully check rear cross member welded repairs due to an excess of sealent , but it looks poorly done ,recommend sealent to be clean off and rechecked

Fail 18 May 2013 232,233 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

both door steps weakened by corrosion

Pass 31 May 2012 230,256 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 230,248 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2011 228,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 21 May 2011 228,610 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Propshaft component 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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M537 OKM is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M537 OKM, 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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M537 OKM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 February 1995.

Is M537 OKM safe to buy?

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