MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
advise slight play in rack nearside front
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
bonnet hard to open & close
center propshaft bearing worn
ign key and/or lock worn
sharp edges on wheel arch
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
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M542 VRE is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 M542 VRE, 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 M542 VRE registered?
M542 VRE is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 1995.
Is M542 VRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for M542 VRE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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