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M755 VKW

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

171,616 mi
Last recorded171,616 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM755 VKW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 171,616 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 171,613 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working hazard (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn center closest to diff (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 167,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 160,178 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 160,059 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 150,794 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 150,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 139,732 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 139,730 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2013 125,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front chassis slightly corroded

oil leak

sills corroded

under body corrosion

wipers split

Pass 22 May 2012 113,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all welding covered in under seal

under body corrosion

Fail 22 May 2012 112,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

under body corrosion

Pass 23 May 2011 98,134 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 95,166 miles

near side rear drum slightly warped

Fail 12 May 2010 95,166 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

near side rear drum slightly warped

Pass 30 Mar 2009 94,792 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 94,792 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 93,658 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 93,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 93,391 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 89,143 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 88,944 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

o/s/r mud gaurd missing body floor holed n/s/r

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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M755 VKW is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 M755 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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M755 VKW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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