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M62 APO

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

325,879 mi
Last recorded325,879 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM62 APO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 325,879 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 325,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 315,098 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 315,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 311,288 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 311,286 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Oct 2008 304,798 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 304,796 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 294,247 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 294,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 118,553 miles

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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M62 APO is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M62 APO, 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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M62 APO is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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