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M951 MBU

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,129 mi
Last recorded62,129 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM951 MBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 62,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

handbrake cable outer sleeves/covers deteriorated

slight corrosion on chassis section and underbody pannels

tow bar electrical socket not fitted

Pass 13 May 2011 59,448 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 12 May 2011 59,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 11 May 2010 125,298 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 125,294 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2009 120,264 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 May 2009 120,264 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 117,715 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 117,709 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 110,935 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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M951 MBU is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M951 MBU, 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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M951 MBU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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