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M563 LAG

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,029 mi
Last recorded204,029 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2016 204,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn prop shaft centre bearing (2.4.G.4d)

Emissions not tested due to poor running (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust loose at front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed in five places also cracked (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bush split (7.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Advise windscreen cracked nearside top of screen

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 201,576 miles

Both steps corroded, not within prescribed area.

Near side of screen damaged,not affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 30 Nov 2015 201,576 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both steps corroded, not within prescribed area.

Near side of screen damaged,not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 199,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 199,805 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 198,197 miles

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

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

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

play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 7 Oct 2013 198,195 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 196,059 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 194,446 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 194,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 192,616 miles

Floor corroded around N/S door step

Front brake discs very worn

Front number plate cracked

Front sills and chassis generally corroded

Handbrake warning light in-op

N/S/R Light unit damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2010 192,616 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Floor corroded around N/S door step

Front brake discs very worn

Front sills and chassis generally corroded

Handbrake warning light in-op

N/S/R Light unit damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2009 190,137 miles

Both door steps rusty and holed

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 190,137 miles

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

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

Both door steps rusty and holed

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 187,771 miles

both door steps rusty and holed

drivers seat worn

front flexis rusty at unions

n/s front headlight holed

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jul 2008 187,722 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion and holes in both door steps

drivers seat worn

front flexi unions rusty

front number plate damaged

n/s front headlight holed

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Aug 2007 185,675 miles

Body work and chassis corroded

Front brake flexis corroded

Front screen cracked

N/S Headlight chipped

Fail 16 Aug 2007 185,674 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake flexis corroded

N/S Headlamp chipped

Pass 16 Aug 2006 183,128 miles

anti roll bar link arms bush's worn and cracked

exhaust rusty in places

hand brake warning light not working

n/s front headlight stone chipped

n/s front shock damp

o/s seat base worn

play in front wheel bearings

rust build up on foot steps wheel arch's and around chassis

Fail 14 Aug 2006 183,128 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

anti roll bar link arm bush's worn and cracked

exhaust rusty in places

hand brake warning light not working

n/s front headlight stone chipped

n/s front shock damp

o/s seat base worn

play in front wheel bearings

rust build up on foot steps, wheel archs and chassis

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 LAG is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LAG, 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 LAG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 1995.

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