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M548 FGE

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,936 mi
Last recorded134,936 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM548 FGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 134,936 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

extensive welding repairs to underside

heavy surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2010 134,928 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

heavy surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2008 190,541 miles

Nearside Front Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Nearside Lower Body prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Offside Front Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Offside Lower Body prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Oil leak

Rear Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 190,540 miles

Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Front Integral body structure is excessively corroded adversely affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

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

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

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

Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

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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M548 FGE is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M548 FGE, 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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M548 FGE is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 February 1995.

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