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M571 TRC

1995 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,135 mi
Last recorded85,135 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM571 TRC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 85,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 83,607 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 82,263 miles

All tyres starting to perish through lack of use

Front discs rusty through lack of use

Prop shaft support bearing showing signs of eqr

Surface rust evident generally on chassis and metal surfaces

Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,014 miles

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing Both prop bearings / bushes deteriorated ()

Engine oil leak

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

General under body corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,890 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 77,150 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 77,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,402 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f inner wing/door steps corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,724 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,065 miles

sill/step inside nearside front door corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 15 Feb 2012 70,065 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

sill/step inside nearside front door corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 10 Sep 2011 65,000 miles

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

n/s cab inner sill corroding and mudflap missing

number plate lights dim

Fail 20 Jul 2011 64,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner wheel arches badly corroded in non prescribed areas

both inner rear wings/floor corroding in non prescribed area

near side front inner step and chassis corroding but not prescribed areas

near side number plate lamp dim

offside inner inner step corroding but not prescribed area

offside rear wheel slight bind

offside sill (middle0) sill corroded but not prescribed area

various non prescribed areas as heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,906 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 61,882 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,824 miles

alot of suface rust to under side of vehicle

both rear brake hoses rubbing

Fail 9 Jul 2009 58,824 miles

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

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

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

alot of suface rust to under side of vehicle

both rear brake hoses rubbing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,368 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 51,250 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,250 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,878 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 47,872 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 43,036 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 43,005 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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M571 TRC is a 1995 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M571 TRC, 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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M571 TRC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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