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M947 VCW

1995 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

16,493 mi
Last recorded16,493 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM947 VCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 16,493 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 16,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s rear inner sill to floor getting corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 14,433 miles

n/s rear inner sill to floor getting corroded

slight leak on front exhaust section

Pass 18 Jul 2018 9,660 miles

n/s rear out rigger by leaf spring shackle getting corroded

o/s front inner wheel arch getting corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 4,783 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,850 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,299 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,769 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,994 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch getting corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,979 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 77,555 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r innerwing to chassi leg rusting o/s/f brake disk rusting on inner facess

Fail 1 Aug 2011 77,555 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)

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

n/s/r innerwing to chassi leg rusting o/s/f brake disk rusting on inner facess

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,454 miles

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

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

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

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

both

rust creeping in on o/s innerface of brake disk

Fail 17 Jul 2010 77,405 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

both

rust creeping in on o/s innerface of brake disk

Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,645 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 74,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,673 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 65,673 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,305 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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M947 VCW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M947 VCW, 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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M947 VCW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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