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M847 EGK

1995 Ford Transit

Gold Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,947 mi
Last recorded165,947 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM847 EGK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 165,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 May 2010 158,425 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 157,141 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 162,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 152,076 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 151,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

general underside and floor pans heavily corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2006 141,094 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 141,094 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE POOR IMAGES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Jun 2005 126,925 miles

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

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

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 EGK is a 1995 Ford Transit in Gold with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M847 EGK, 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 M847 EGK registered?

M847 EGK is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 1995.

Is M847 EGK safe to buy?

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