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M655 RJW

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,980 mi
Last recorded198,980 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM655 RJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2016 198,980 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal pipe which is part of flexi corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive movement in pinion (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 194,196 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 194,171 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 188,163 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 188,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

bonnet safety catch damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2013 182,034 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 181,984 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 175,545 miles

rear propshaft mounting/bearing worn

Fail 13 Nov 2012 175,512 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear propshaft mounting/bearing worn

Pass 18 Nov 2011 169,416 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 169,416 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

rear propshaft mounting worn

slight leak of power steering fluid

Pass 12 Nov 2010 162,524 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 162,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

handbrake cable outer sheathing split

second propshaft mounting worn/insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2009 159,479 miles

both sides hand brake cable outer sheathing cracked/broken affecting smooth operation of inner cables

Fail 9 Nov 2009 159,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

both sides hand brake cable outer sheathing cracked/broken affecting smooth operation of inner cables

Pass 18 Nov 2008 152,484 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 152,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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

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

o/s door step

Pass 9 Nov 2007 147,903 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 147,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 128,319 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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M655 RJW is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M655 RJW, 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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M655 RJW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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