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M846 VYG

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

258,196 mi
Last recorded258,196 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM846 VYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 258,196 miles

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

all chassis an floor starting to corrode

both front shockers slightly damp

both inner sills corroded but noy holed

drivers seat bely slightly frayed

drivers seat torn

nsf tyre close to lowest limit

oil leak

slight play in drivers seat

slight play in steering wheel

springs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 258,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all chassis an floor starting to corrode

both front shockers slightly damp

both inner sills corroded but noy holed

drivers seat bely slightly frayed

drivers seat torn

nsf tyre close to lowest limit

oil leak

slight play in drivers seat

slight play in steering wheel

springs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 246,659 miles

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

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

child seat fitted at rear

coil springs corroded

drivers seat worn

drop link rubbers torn

front bumper not secured propperly

ns front shocker slightly damp

oil leak on engine

power steering rack noisy

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 10 Mar 2011 246,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted at rear

coil springs corroded

drivers seat worn

drop link rubbers torn

front bumper not secured propperly

ns front shocker slightly damp

oil leak on engine

power steering rack noisy

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2010

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all welding repaired and covered in unknown substance

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Feb 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

brake pipes covered unable to check properly

child seats fitted unable to check seat belts properly

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

front bumper insecure

handbrake cables corroded

leaf springs corroded

leaf springs corroded and shackles corroded

oil leak

rear panel corroded slightly

steering rack gaiters damp slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2009 222,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

anti roll bar bushes weak and split

both front inner doorstep mounting areas corroded

both front outer wheel arches corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear bottom shocker bushes have slight play

brakepipes covered

coil springs corroded

front discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside front mirror casing damaged

oil leak

rear leaf spring eye bushes weak and worn

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in both front b all joints

slight movement in front seats

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering rack boots damp

Fail 17 Feb 2009 222,858 miles

both outer sills corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

anti roll bar bushes weak and split

both front inner doorstep mounting areas corroded

both front outer wheel arches corroded

both rear bottom shocker bushes have slight play

brakepipes covered

coil springs corroded

front discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside front mirror casing damaged

oil leak

rear leaf spring eye bushes weak and worn

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in both front b all joints

slight movement in front seats

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering rack boots damp

Pass 28 Feb 2008 213,867 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 213,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 209,395 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 209,325 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r inner tyre flat

o/s/r outer chassis corroded but not structual

rear cross member corroded but not structuall

Pass 23 Feb 2006 205,063 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 205,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/f inner rack joint 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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M846 VYG is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M846 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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M846 VYG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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