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M551 NAB

1995 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,040 mi
Last recorded117,040 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 NAB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 117,040 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FULL OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER BODY/ARCH AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS/STRUTURE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCH REPAIR/CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 116,479 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 114,866 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Body/Bumper support area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall perished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Body/Step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 114,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet & Wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under bonnet & Wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body/ bumper support area corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall perrished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 113,020 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 113,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 108,359 miles

various prescribed areas have poor repaires

Fail 23 May 2014 108,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

various prescribed areas have poor repaires

Pass 17 Jun 2013 106,573 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 105,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 105,111 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 103,833 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 102,097 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 102,092 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 100,370 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 100,370 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 98,930 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 98,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 97,489 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 94,885 miles

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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M551 NAB is a 1995 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M551 NAB, 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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M551 NAB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 February 1995.

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