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M708 RJW

1995 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,178 mi
Last recorded143,178 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM708 RJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 143,178 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 137,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside rear valance corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2013 137,868 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

offside rear valance corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 134,507 miles

hazard light switch sticks down

x1 prop shaft bush has play in.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 124,185 miles

rust on n/s/f wheel arch

Fail 17 Jan 2011 116,261 miles

EGR linkage loose

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on rear crossmember

corrosion on wheel arch/wings

Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,261 miles

EGR linkage loose

corrosion on rear crossmember

corrosion on wheel arch/wings

Pass 27 Jan 2010 108,949 miles

rear cross member corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2010 108,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 102,306 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 102,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 95,253 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 95,253 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 88,645 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 88,094 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 82,433 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

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 RJW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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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M708 RJW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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