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M847 YBK

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

222,524 mi
Last recorded222,524 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 222,524 miles

corrosion to n/s/f inner door step

Fail 23 Jul 2012 222,408 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 210,136 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 209,916 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r axle oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2010 199,221 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2009 196,622 miles

brake pedal pad worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Jun 2009 196,622 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

brake pedal pad worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Jun 2008 188,172 miles

Both front inner w/arch top areas getting abit corrded slightly

Centre to rear chassis areas along bottom side getting abit corroded and O/S/R chassis/crossmember area by shackle mount getting corroded

Front to rear B/Pipe at rear getting abit corroded slightly

Inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S door mirror glass cracked

O/S and N/S front inner sill areas at mudflap mount areas corroded through (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

O/S/F mudflap missing

O/S/F tyre nearing limits of wear at inner edge area

Slight wear and movement at O/S T/Rod end (BOARDER LINE)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 187,644 miles

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

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

Both front inner w/arch top areas getting abit corrded slightly

Centre to rear chassis areas along bottom side getting abit corroded and O/S/R chassis/crossmember area by shackle mount getting corroded

Front to rear B/Pipe at rear getting abit corroded slightly

Inner b/pads appear abit low

N/S door mirror glass cracked

O/S and N/S front inner sill areas at mudflap mount areas corroded through (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

O/S/F mudflap missing

O/S/F tyre nearing limits of wear at inner edge area

Slight wear and movement at O/S T/Rod end (BOARDER LINE)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 173,437 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 173,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Both front end inner sill areas around mudflap mounts corroded through (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test) and O/S mudflap missing

Front b/hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front to rear b/pipe at rear areas getting corroded slightly

Front to rear chassis/crossmember areas getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/F tyre worn at inner tread edge near limits

O/S/F W/Arch edge abit corroded slightly

O/S/F inner w/arch top areas getting abit corroded slightly

Rear shock absorbers abit worn at lower bushes slightly

Small cracks at screen

Pass 19 Jun 2006 159,080 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 19,874 miles

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 YBK 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 61.5%.

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 M847 YBK, 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 YBK is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 February 1995.

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