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M637 TAU

1995 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,987 mi
Last recorded123,987 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM637 TAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 123,987 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion on n/s and o/schassis

Pass 29 Feb 2012 117,567 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 111,975 miles

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

both front steps are excessively corroded outside of the prescribed areas

both inner sills are weak and corroded in places

rear chassis legs are weak and corroded in places

unable to fully inspect weldsing due to underseal

underside of the vehicle is covered in surface corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2011 111,965 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front steps are excessively corroded outside of the prescribed areas

both inner sills are weak and corroded in places

rear chassis legs are weak and corroded in places

underside of the vehicle is covered in surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2010 107,908 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all tyres perishing

both n/s/r and o/s/r chassis heavy corrosion (no holes)

general underside corrosion (medium to heavy)

n/s and o/s outer and inner sills holed (not within prescribed areas)

repairs to body heavily undersealed

unable to see front brake pads

underside rear floor heavy corrosion (no holes)

various underside floor supports holed and corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2010 107,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all tyres perishing

both n/s/r and o/s/r chassis heavy corrosion (no holes)

general underside corrosion (medium to heavy)

n/s and o/s outer and inner sills holed (not within prescribed areas)

unable to see front brake pads

underside rear floor heavy corrosion (no holes)

various underside floor supports holed and corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 103,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general corrosion starting through out vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2008 98,950 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 98,921 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2007 96,593 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 96,593 miles

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

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

offside rear and nearside rear chassis is starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2006 92,567 miles

n\s\f wheel arch corroded

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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M637 TAU is a 1995 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M637 TAU, 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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M637 TAU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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