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M577 BLC

1995 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

175,555 mi
Last recorded175,555 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM577 BLC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 175,555 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 175,433 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 174,863 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 174,863 miles

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

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 170,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

both front wheel bearing dust covers damaged

exhaust rubbers cracking

under body rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2013 170,854 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

both front wheel bearing dust covers damaged

exhaust rubbers cracking

under body rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2012 165,535 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wheel bearing dust covers damaged

corrosion at rear end of vehicle

front exhaust rubbers cracking

offside rear inner tyre cracking in tread

slightly weak pattern offside headlamp

Pass 25 Feb 2011 162,696 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear centre bearing cushion broken

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs rusty

both front wheel bearing covers damaged

near side front brake slight bind

steering shaft & joints rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2011 162,686 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear centre bearing cushion broken

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs rusty

both front wheel bearing covers damaged

near side front brake slight bind

steering shaft & joints rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2009 162,225 miles

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

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

Front lower cross member in poor condition

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 162,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front lower cross member in poor condition

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 160,930 miles

both rear chassis end body support brackets cracked from chassis!!

exhaust poorly secured

exhaust tailpipe in poor condition

front outer brake pads worn close to wear limits

front shock absorbers damp

n/s & o/s centre chassis badly rusted

n/s rear leaf spring in poor condition, twisted close to tyre wall

n/s roof position lamp not working

n/s/f brake hose metal pipe badly rusted

propshaft bearing bushes perishing

windscreen in poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2008 160,919 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

both rear chassis end body support brackets cracked from chassis!!

exhaust poorly secured

exhaust tailpipe in poor condition

front outer brake pads worn close to wear limits

front shock absorbers damp

n/s & o/s centre chassis badly rusted

n/s rear leaf spring in poor condition, twisted close to tyre wall

n/s roof position lamp not working

n/s/f brake hose metal pipe badly rusted

propshaft bearing bushes perishing

windscreen in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2007 153,170 miles

ADV OIL LEAK ON ENGINE †ADV SMALL STONE CHIP FRONT SCREEN †ADV LIFT IN LOWER BALL JOINTS †ADV WIPER BLADES SPLITTING

Pass 8 Feb 2006 142,621 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 142,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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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M577 BLC is a 1995 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M577 BLC, 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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M577 BLC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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