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M54 KFT

1995 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

135,402 mi
Last recorded135,402 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM54 KFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2015 135,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 135,155 miles

Front wheel arches in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear chassis section corroded

Slight exhaust blow from front flexi section

Underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 3 Apr 2014 135,136 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front wheel arches in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front door step has been repaired and covered with fibreglass

Rear chassis section corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight exhaust blow from front flexi section

Underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 8 Mar 2013 134,502 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Mar 2012 133,763 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 19 Mar 2012 133,763 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 131,464 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 131,464 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Various panels corroded

Leaf spring eye bushes deteriorated but no excessive play present

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside front side repeator held in via other means

Pass 11 Mar 2010 129,745 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 129,740 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Mar 2009 128,522 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 127,689 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 127,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 125,739 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 125,739 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 124,699 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 124,699 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

N/s/r tyre has low pressure.

Rear mud flaps damaged.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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M54 KFT is a 1995 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M54 KFT, 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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M54 KFT is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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