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M544 VKU

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

161,819 mi
Last recorded161,819 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM544 VKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 161,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged ( no ply or cords exposed)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 161,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 149,880 miles

centre prop bush worn

nsr tyre inner wall small cut

os screen split

osf sill corroded

rear shock absorber bushes shoing slight wear

Fail 18 Jan 2007 149,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

osf screen split outside zone

osf sill corroded

prop centre bush worn

rear shocker bushes split

Pass 24 Jan 2006 139,229 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

propshaft defective

Fail 19 Jan 2006 139,244 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

near side and off side front brake hosesends corroded

propshaft defective

Fail 24 Nov 2005 139,217 miles

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

Centre Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

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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M544 VKU 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 M544 VKU, 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 M544 VKU registered?

M544 VKU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M544 VKU 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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