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M771 MJV

1995 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,049 mi
Last recorded150,049 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM771 MJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 150,049 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft component defective

both rear foors to inner wheel arche corroded slightly

o/s/r body panel corroded

u j on steering worn slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2010 149,963 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

both rear foors to inner wheel arche corroded slightly

o/s/r body panel corroded

u j on steering worn slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2009 144,477 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 144,476 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 128,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Oct 2006 132,753 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 132,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

propshaft centre bearing rubber worn

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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M771 MJV is a 1995 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M771 MJV, 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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M771 MJV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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