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M957 JFL

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

252,572 mi
Last recorded252,572 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM957 JFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 252,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f sill coverd

Pass 29 Jan 2013 244,061 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both front inner sills corroded

both front inner wheel arch's corroded

both front shock absorber area surroundings corroded

both front wheel arch's outer corroded

both inner steps corroded

clutch worn

engine oil leak

front cross member corroded

n/s/f bumper section insecure

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

power steering pipes corroded

rear cross section corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 244,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 244,253 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake discs worn and pitted

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 242,941 miles

All repaires were presented for retest painted with underseal

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 242,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

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)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 228,116 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 218,207 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 218,202 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 208,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f top side light inop

Pass 20 Jun 2006 208,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f top side light inop

Pass 15 Jun 2005 195,462 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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M957 JFL is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M957 JFL, 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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M957 JFL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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