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M697 SKP

1995 Ford Transit

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,965 mi
Last recorded75,965 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM697 SKP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2023 75,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop shaft in severe condition needs imminent replacement (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2023 75,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop shaft in severe condition needs imminent replacement (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 74,861 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear exhaust secured with jubilee clips

Rear rear service effort weak

cannot assess condition of brake pads all round due to wheel trims

cannot assess condition of brake pipes

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 22 Jul 2022 74,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear exhaust secured with jubilee clips

Rear rear service effort weak

cannot assess condition of brake pads all round due to wheel trims

cannot assess condition of brake pipes

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2021 74,825 miles

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,791 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,485 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 73,247 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 72,867 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both inner sills cover with black paint

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 72,379 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 71,065 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,789 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,506 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,489 miles

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

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,969 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 55,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,055 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 44,055 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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M697 SKP is a 1995 Ford Transit in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M697 SKP, 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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M697 SKP is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 July 1995.

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