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M847 ALA

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,794 mi
Last recorded132,794 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM847 ALA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 132,794 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r inner tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

security of battery

wear to n/s/r outer tyre on edges close to legal limits

Fail 8 Feb 2012 132,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r inner tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

security of battery

wear to n/s/r outer tyre on edges close to legal limits

Pass 11 Feb 2011 127,709 miles

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r light lens

signs of corrosion to n/s/f brake ferrule

signs of wear to o/s/f tyre on edges

slight corrosion to chassis

water damage to rear no plate

Pass 20 May 2010 125,553 miles

battery insecure

i strongly advise replacment of the front brake disc

o/s rear lense showing white light to the side

the front pads are wearing thin

Fail 18 May 2010 125,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

battery insecure

i strongly advise replacment of the front brake disc

o/s rear lense showing white light to the side

the front pads are wearing thin

Pass 8 May 2009 122,403 miles

Both rear lower shock bushes worn

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

N/S Rear lens damaged

O/S and N/S Front sills/arches poor welding

Tailboard damaged

Visable corrosion inner sills,chassis,body.

Fail 8 May 2009 122,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Both rear lower shock bushes worn

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

N/S Rear lens damaged

O/S and N/S Front sills/arches poor welding

Tailboard damaged

Visable corrosion inner sills,chassis,body.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 118,391 miles

both step corroded. nearside front ferrule corroded. offside rear lens broken

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Apr 2008 118,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both step corroded. nearside front ferrule corroded. offside rear lens broken

Pass 22 Mar 2007 113,036 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 113,036 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 110,383 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 110,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

front brake discs very worn

n/s/f chassis outrigger corroded

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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M847 ALA is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M847 ALA, 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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M847 ALA is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 February 1995.

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