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M538 DYJ

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,878 mi
Last recorded158,878 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 DYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 158,878 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cut outer wall front arches corroded rear arches corroded front & rear chassis legs corroded front & rear valance corroded general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2009 158,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

n/s/f tyre slight cut outer wall front arches corroded rear arches corroded front & rear chassis legs corroded front & rear valance corroded general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2008 152,425 miles

both bumper ends missing

both rear wheel arches rusty

both sills rusty

front discs poor

front no plate marked

osf step rusty

slight blow exhaust

slight free play steering wheel

various body damage

Fail 29 Nov 2008 152,425 miles

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

both bumper ends missing

both rear wheel arches rusty

both sills rusty

front discs poor

front no plate marked

osf step rusty

slight blow exhaust

slight free play steering wheel

various body damage

Pass 12 Jul 2007 142,430 miles

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

o/s/f door step holed not within perscrab area slight play rack front no plate cracked verious body damage

steering damp

Fail 11 Jul 2007 142,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 137,432 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 137,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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M538 DYJ is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue 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 M538 DYJ, 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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What year was M538 DYJ registered?

M538 DYJ is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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