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M889 SAW

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,030 mi
Last recorded147,030 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 SAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 147,030 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 144,281 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

n/s/r/body slight corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2013 144,270 miles

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

.o/s/outer door step sill has slight corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

n/s/r inner tyre has slight damage to wall

n/s/r service brake has slight lower reading

Pass 23 Feb 2012 137,930 miles

BATTERY LOOSE.

CENTRE CHASSIS AND FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODD,

N/S AND O/S UNDERSTEP/STEP PANEL CORRODED/HOLED.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 137,930 miles

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

BATTERY LOOSE.

CENTRE CHASSIS AND FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODD,

N/S AND O/S UNDERSTEP/STEP PANEL CORRODED/HOLED.

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 130,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner step corroed

Fail 15 Feb 2011 130,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner step corroed

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2010 126,270 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 126,269 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

pas fluid low

Pass 9 Feb 2009 116,094 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 114,189 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP RUBBER MISSING

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 112,780 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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M889 SAW is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M889 SAW, 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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M889 SAW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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