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M717 CLL

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,331 mi
Last recorded166,331 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM717 CLL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 166,331 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( offside front shock absorber upper mounting ) (2.4.A.3)

front registration plate damaged

rear lamps damaged/repaired

Fail 23 Nov 2016 166,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ( close to shock absorber upper mounting ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ( close to shock absorber upper mounting ) (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded/repaired

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 160,135 miles

Several welding jobs been done ok at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2015 160,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 158,147 miles

both front coil springs corroded

brake lines corroded in various places

front lights cloudy

Fail 5 Aug 2014 158,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

headlights poor.slight corrosion to steel pipes in various places.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 157,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inside edge advise tracking

Fail 8 Aug 2013 157,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inside edge advise tracking

Pass 26 Jul 2012 156,336 miles

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

chassis rusty

sills rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2012 156,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chassis rusty

sills rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 153,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f wheel bearing starting to get noisely

Pass 21 May 2009 147,572 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 143,772 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 138,791 miles

ADVISED. FRONT TO REAR AND REAR HOSE TO LS VALVE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Fail 11 Jun 2007 138,791 miles

ADVISED. FRONT TO REAR AND REAR HOSE TO LS VALVE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M717 CLL is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M717 CLL, 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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M717 CLL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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