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M708 MBA

1995 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

162,383 mi
Last recorded162,383 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM708 MBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 162,383 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 162,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 160,596 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 160,595 miles

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

bodyshell corroded

both rear springs splayed slightly

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

oil leak from engine

rear number plate damaged slightly

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jan 2008 160,587 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) does not have it's size marked on at least one sidewall (4.1.B.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 9 Jan 2007 157,250 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 21 Dec 2006 157,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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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M708 MBA is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M708 MBA, 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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M708 MBA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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