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M820 RDB

1995 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

255,011 mi
Last recorded255,011 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM820 RDB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 255,011 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 255,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 252,787 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 252,787 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 247,798 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 247,798 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 241,103 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 229,811 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r steel brake pipe on axle not fully secure

slight oil leak on engine/ gear box

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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M820 RDB is a 1995 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M820 RDB, 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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M820 RDB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is M820 RDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M820 RDB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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