MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,397 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
cover missing off nearside mirror
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
cover missing off nearside mirror
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
this vehicle has had a significant amount of welding
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
corrosion in non prescribed areas
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion in non prescribed areas
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front outriggers holed in non prescribed area
Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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M743 VFR is a 1995 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M743 VFR, 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 M743 VFR registered?
M743 VFR is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1995.
Is M743 VFR safe to buy?
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