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M842 VYG

1995 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,714 mi
Last recorded69,714 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 VYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 69,714 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody Covered in Underseal

Pass 13 Sep 2023 69,632 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Underseal covering all underbody.

Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,860 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 68,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 68,025 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 68,025 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,858 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 66,850 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 65,124 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 65,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,298 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 58,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,985 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,004 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 32,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,376 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,881 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,219 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,950 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,466 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,861 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 18,430 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M842 VYG is a 1995 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 M842 VYG, 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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What year was M842 VYG registered?

M842 VYG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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