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M678 LFP

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,999 mi
Last recorded138,999 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM678 LFP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 138,999 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 138,813 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 132,201 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2007 132,187 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

os inner sill (middle) excessively corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Pass 15 May 2006 128,761 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2006 128,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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M678 LFP is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M678 LFP, 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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M678 LFP is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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