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M779 YEM

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

139,572 mi
Last recorded139,572 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM779 YEM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 139,572 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 139,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 136,697 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 128,251 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 128,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy surface corrosion rear chassis

weep on power steering system

Pass 12 Apr 2011 123,553 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 123,530 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to main chassis o/s and n/s not considered excessive

front brake discs in poor condition

slight play steering rack end o/s

weep on power steering system

Pass 23 Dec 2009 122,703 miles

centre prop bush worn

exhaust in poor condition and leaking slightly

offside rear ninner tyre close to limit

slight play in offside front track rod end

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 Oct 2008 115,596 miles

FRONT PADS LOW. O/S REAR TYRES 2-3mm. N/S REAR WHEEL SLIGHT BIND.

N/S BODY OUTER RAIL CORRODED HOLED. UNDERSIDE BODY RAILS/BEAMS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED.

SERVO PIPE CHAFING . SLIGHT M/MENT N/S REAR PARK CABLE. FLEXI EXHAUST CARBON MARKS.

SLIGHT FLUID DAMPNESS AT STEERING RACK AREA.

OIL LEVEL NOT VISIBLE ON STICK

Fail 14 Oct 2008 115,596 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

FRONT PADS LOW. O/S REAR TYRES 2-3mm. N/S REAR WHEEL SLIGHT BIND.

N/S BODY OUTER RAIL CORRODED HOLED. UNDERSIDE BODY RAILS/BEAMS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED.

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

SERVO PIPE CHAFING . SLIGHT M/MENT N/S REAR PARK CABLE. FLEXI EXHAUST CARBON MARKS.

SLIGHT FLUID DAMPNESS AT STEERING RACK AREA.

OIL LEVEL NOT VISIBLE ON STICK

Pass 16 Aug 2007 103,110 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 103,109 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2007 103,604 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

clutch pedal rubber u/s

clutch requires adjustment

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall not to cords

o/s seatbelt clasp surrond loose

o/s/f door holed

o/s/f wing rotten

power steering pump bolts loose and belt loose

Pass 9 May 2006 95,963 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 95,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Tailboard insecure at lower pins †Front bumper hazard at o\s and n\s †Vehicle in filthy condition full inspection not possible

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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M779 YEM is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M779 YEM, 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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M779 YEM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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