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M542 YKC

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,969 mi
Last recorded162,969 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 162,969 miles

chip in zone b on windscreen

n/s headlamp glass cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2008 162,655 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

chip in zone b on windscreen

n/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2007 152,267 miles

middle cross member corroded

n/s headlamp lens cracked

slight corrosion @ rear of chassis

Fail 14 Sep 2007 152,160 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

chassis corroding by rear spring anchor points

chip in zone b on windscreen

n/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2006 145,358 miles

chip in zone b on windscreen

front brake pads getting down

n/s headlamp glass cracked

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 YKC is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YKC, 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 YKC registered?

M542 YKC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M542 YKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M542 YKC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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