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M638 VYB

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,391 mi
Last recorded154,391 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 VYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 154,391 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 154,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 153,898 miles

Wheel arches & sills corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

General body corrosion

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 153,889 miles

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

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

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

General body corrosion

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Wheel arches & sills corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2015 141,450 miles

Front tyres perished

General body corrosion

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 147,802 miles

General body corrosion

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking

Pass 1 May 2013 145,750 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 145,750 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 144,300 miles

front no plate showing signs of cracking

near side front wheel arch showing signs of corrision starting

near side rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion starting

off side front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion starting

rear exhaust showing signs of pitting

Fail 4 Apr 2011 143,171 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate showing signs of cracking

near side front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion starting

near side rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion starting

off side front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion starting

rear exhaust showing signs of pitting starting

Pass 4 Apr 2011 143,171 miles

front no plate showing signs of cracking

near side front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion starting

near side rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion starting

off side front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion starting

rear exhaust showing signs of pitting starting

Pass 22 Mar 2010 141,730 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 141,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 140,595 miles

corrosion on all four wheel arches starting

Fail 24 Mar 2009 140,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion on all four wheel arches starting

Pass 27 Mar 2008 139,089 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 137,574 miles

both front discs starting to show signs of wear

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2007 137,574 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front discs starting to show signs of wear

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2006 135,389 miles

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

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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M638 VYB is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M638 VYB, 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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M638 VYB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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