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M870 OVP

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,804 mi
Last recorded167,804 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM870 OVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 167,804 miles

Corrosion to rear floor area.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 161,500 miles

Corrosion to rear floor area.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 155,140 miles

Corrosion to nearside & offside sills.

Slight play in nearside front top shock absorber mounting.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 149,416 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 138,623 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 138,623 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 129,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to offside front wheel arch

Fail 6 Nov 2008 129,235 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to offside front wheel arch

Pass 31 Oct 2007 121,457 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 121,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 110,375 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 96,392 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 96,156 miles

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

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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M870 OVP is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M870 OVP, 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 M870 OVP registered?

M870 OVP is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M870 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M870 OVP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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