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M56 ABW

1995 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,884 mi
Last recorded131,884 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 ABW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 131,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 126,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 24 Dec 2016 118,666 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 110,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2014 101,194 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 101,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,053 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 88,009 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 75,183 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,684 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front brake pipes corroded and rusty

both front headlights glass frosty

centre bearing in propshaft unbonded and worn

handbrake linkages stiff

o/s/f cross member corroded and rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2011 63,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front brake pipes corroded and rusty

both front headlights glass frosty

centre bearing in propshaft unbonded and worn

handbrake linkages stiff

o/s/f cross member corroded and rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,865 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,679 miles

35% imbalance rear brakes

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

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

corrosion o/s sill

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,452 miles

Deteriation to headlamp lens

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,902 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,085 miles

Accident damage to off side rear wheel arch

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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M56 ABW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M56 ABW, 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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M56 ABW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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