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M585 UCP

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,973 mi
Last recorded128,973 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 UCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 128,973 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 128,905 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear light cracked

Offside front and both rear tyre outer walls perished

Offside front offside rear wheel arches corroded

Offside mirror glass cracked

Offside sill damaged

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight movement in nearside front track rod end

Stone damage to offside headlamp

Pass 31 Jul 2006 122,670 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 122,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre on limit

rear brake balance on limit

Pass 26 Jul 2005 110,105 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 110,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front exhaust clamp slightly loose

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak from engine

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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M585 UCP is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M585 UCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M585 UCP registered?

M585 UCP is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 February 1995.

Is M585 UCP safe to buy?

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