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M563 FGE

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

180,061 mi
Last recorded180,061 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM563 FGE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 180,061 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 180,061 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 174,212 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 174,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 174,182 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 168,410 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 168,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all coil springs corroded

all wheel arches corroded

both rear tyres just on limit

front discs slightly worn

nearside front flexi hose ends corroded slightly

oil leak

rear + front number plate slightly deteriated

rear panel doors corroded

rear propshaft bush has slight play

slight lift in nearside front + offside front ball joints

some rear seats have been taken out

unable to check brake pipes properley due to them being covered by some sort of substance

unable to check under vehicle properley due to excesive underseal

Pass 30 Jun 2006 159,095 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 159,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

slight judder at front brakes.

slight lift in front suspension.

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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M563 FGE is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M563 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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M563 FGE is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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