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M596 WJN

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,326 mi
Last recorded183,326 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM596 WJN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 183,326 miles

Oil leak

arches rotted [taiped over]

front and rear crossmembers rusted

sills rusted n/s and o/s

Fail 8 Nov 2010 183,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

arches rotted [taiped over]

front and rear crossmembers rusted

sills rusted n/s and o/s

Pass 30 Oct 2009 182,447 miles

Oil leak

arches rusted

Fail 20 Oct 2009 182,391 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

arches rusted

Pass 3 Nov 2008 176,905 miles

rear arches repaired

Pass 7 Nov 2007 170,233 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 170,196 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Fuel hose leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 166,404 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 166,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M596 WJN is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M596 WJN, 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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M596 WJN is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 February 1995.

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