MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
292,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
both front archs coroded not in proscribed area
both rear outriggers corroded not in proscribed area
corrosion underbody outside proscribed area
front disc slightly pittered
nearside inner sill corroded
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
both front archs coroded not in proscribed area
both rear outriggers corroded not in proscribed area
corrosion underbody outside proscribed area
front disc slightly pittered
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside inner front sill corroded not proscribed
rear crossmember and light board corroded not in proscribed area
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside inner front sill corroded not proscribed
rear crossmember and light board corroded not in proscribed area
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
nearside front sill corroded not proscribed
rear crossmember and light board corrorded not proscribed
nearside inner and outer sill corroded not in proscribed area
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside inner and outer sill corroded not in proscribed area
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
o/s balljoint squeaking indicating partial seizure
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M550 BDM is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M550 BDM, 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 M550 BDM registered?
M550 BDM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 1995.
Is M550 BDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for M550 BDM shows 14 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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