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M785 YEM

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

179,420 mi
Last recorded179,420 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM785 YEM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2018 179,420 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outline marker lamp not working Both rear (4.2.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Entire body structure showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 179,390 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 179,209 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 178,868 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level marker lights (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 178,868 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level marker lights (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 178,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 176,472 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 174,267 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 174,267 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 181,978 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

o/s/f ball joint boot split

o/s/f track rod end boot split

Fail 10 Nov 2011 181,978 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

o/s/f ball joint boot split

o/s/f track rod end boot split

Pass 3 Nov 2010 168,644 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 164,823 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 164,823 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 161,972 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 161,972 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 160,190 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 156,739 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 156,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Both front inner w/arch/inner sill areas around mudflap mounts corroded and holed (Not yet within fail limits at time of test)

Engine abit oily

Front b/hoses corroded at ferrules

Front coil and rear laef springs getting abit corroded slightly

Front susp/arms abit corroded slightly

N/S/R outer tyre inner sidewall has cut(Not quite down to ply),and Inner tyre outer sidewall abit cut slightly

O/S front and rear and N/S/R tyres abit scuffed and perrishd at outer sidewalls

O/S/F end chassis/crossmember area by susp/arm mounts abit corroded slightly

O/S/R metal b/pipe along axle abit corroded slightly

Rear exhaust sections abit corroded

Slight wear and movement at both front w/bearings

Pass 25 Nov 2005 150,938 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 150,938 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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M785 YEM is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M785 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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M785 YEM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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