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M734 VKW

1995 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

268,233 mi
Last recorded268,233 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM734 VKW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2010 268,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 216,410 miles

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

corrosion both rear chassia legs

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust centre box split

Fail 28 Apr 2009 216,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

corrosion both rear chassia legs

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust centre box split

Pass 23 Feb 2008 257,895 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n s r tyre hole

Fail 22 Feb 2008 257,884 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n s r tyre hole

Pass 9 Mar 2007 253,754 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 251,538 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 251,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Front drive shaft bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Brake cable wires broken and significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Brake cable wires broken and significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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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M734 VKW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M734 VKW, 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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M734 VKW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 February 1995.

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