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M579 VNN

1995 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

218,916 mi
Last recorded218,916 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 VNN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 218,916 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F sill edge damaged .Both rear outer sill edges corroded and holed close within the 30cm area of main chassis.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 207,912 miles

body in advanced state of corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2008 207,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

offside & nearside door steps corroded

offside & nearside lower body panels corroded

vehicle condition poor all panel corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 191,511 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery tray corroded

o/s/f outrigger corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s/r chassis member corroded at inner wheel arch

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2007 191,094 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery tray corroded

off side front outrigger holed not within perscribed area

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2006 184,349 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 184,311 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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M579 VNN is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M579 VNN, 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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M579 VNN is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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