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M542 VYC

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

220,833 mi
Last recorded220,833 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM542 VYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2009 220,833 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 210,444 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 210,336 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 199,659 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 199,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

body corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2006 189,103 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 188,940 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

n/s door corroded and holed

n/s front inner sill corroded and holed

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

slight oil leak power steering

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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M542 VYC 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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

M542 VYC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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