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M547 LAG

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,468 mi
Last recorded147,468 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM547 LAG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 147,468 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 147,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 143,499 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 143,499 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 140,941 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 140,941 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 135,522 miles

head light only just got beam pattern

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2010 129,792 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 127,465 miles

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

brake pipes gettins corred

front arches getting corred

Pass 31 Jul 2009 127,465 miles

brake pipes gettins corred

front arches getting corred

Pass 18 Jul 2008 126,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 122,075 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 122,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 117,794 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 117,794 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 108,009 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 108,002 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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M547 LAG is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M547 LAG, 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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M547 LAG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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