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M566 SSS

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,662 mi
Last recorded161,662 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM566 SSS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 161,662 miles

Advise both outer sills corroded borderline

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise condition of steering gators

Advise front cross member corroded borderline

Advise inner sills corroded borderline

Advise nearside rear inner tyre borderline legal

Advise rear leafspring shackle bushes worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 154,544 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion on n/s inner wing

corrosion on rear light mountain board

o/s/f brake disc

rear body floor

sidemarker lamps missing

Fail 26 Apr 2010 154,544 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion on n/s inner wing

corrosion on rear light mountain board

rear body floor

sidemarker lamps missing

Pass 20 May 2009 148,356 miles

back board corroded recommend repair

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible

corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts not holed at test

cut in osr outer tyre no cords vidsible at test

vehicle repaired by welding covered in thick underseal

Fail 18 May 2009 148,330 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

back board corroded recommend repair

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible

corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts not holed at test

cut in osr outer tyre no cords vidsible at test

Pass 18 Sep 2008 144,796 miles

NSF step corroded recommend repair.

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on chassis floorpan and suspension mounts not holed at test

cut in osr outer tyre no cords visible at test

nsf seat belt mount in step corroded

nsf wheel bearing slight play/wear

osf step corroded holed recommend repair

rear light board corroded holed recommend repair

Fail 9 Sep 2008 144,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

corrosion on chassis floorpan and suspension mounts not holed at test

cut in osr outer tyre no cords visible at test

nsf seat belt mount in step corroded

nsf wheel bearing slight play/wear

osf step corroded holed recommend repair

rear light board corroded holed recommend repair

Pass 26 Sep 2007 140,345 miles

corrosion on chassis suspension mounts and floorpan

front brake pipes and nsr axle brake pipe corroded

osf tyre wearing low on tread

osf wheel bearing play/wear

rear cross member and slam panel severe corrosion

steps corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2007 140,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on chassis suspension mounts and floorpan

front brake pipes and nsr axle brake pipe corroded

osf tyre wearing low on tread

osf wheel bearing play/wear

rear cross member and slam panel severe corrosion

steps corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2006 134,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside front undersill corroded & holed (not prescribed area)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 134,849 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

ofside under sill not in prescribed area

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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M566 SSS is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M566 SSS, 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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M566 SSS is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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