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M708 MFX

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,528 mi
Last recorded100,528 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM708 MFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,528 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 100,438 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

brake service

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect underbonnet inner wings due to sound proofing fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2012 98,727 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,817 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2011 95,788 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2010 92,424 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 92,424 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 88,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside rear tyre in tread

front shocks soft

slight distortion on nearside front brake

Fail 2 Jul 2009 88,625 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside rear tyre in tread

front shocks soft

slight distortion on nearside front brake

Pass 2 Jul 2008 85,295 miles

front no plate marked.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 81,682 miles

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

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

front springs rusty

pas has misting of oil

Fail 18 May 2007 81,682 miles

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

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

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

front springs rusty

pas has misting of oil

Pass 28 Jun 2006 78,118 miles

handbrake vtravel

slight misting of oil pas

Pass 23 May 2005 73,865 miles

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

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

both front flexi brake hose ferrules rusty

some handbrake travel

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 MFX is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M708 MFX, 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 MFX is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 1995.

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