MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
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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.
Is M542 VYC safe to buy?
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