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M73 POL

1995 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,742 mi
Last recorded199,742 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM73 POL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2011 199,742 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 199,742 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 195,252 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 195,252 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 192,220 miles

NS/F AND OS/F WINGS CORRODED.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 192,220 miles

NS/F AND OS/F WINGS CORRODED.

Fail 18 Dec 2007 189,173 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and nearside front wing pannels,corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 189,173 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside and nearside front wing pannels,corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 187,690 miles

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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M73 POL is a 1995 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M73 POL, 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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What year was M73 POL registered?

M73 POL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M73 POL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M73 POL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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