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M550 BVG

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

176,899 mi
Last recorded176,899 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 BVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2006 176,899 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 176,886 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 176,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 17,676 miles

Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.1.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn pivot (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.5.8b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (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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M550 BVG is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG registered?

M550 BVG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M550 BVG safe to buy?

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