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M958 SRO

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,332 mi
Last recorded186,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM958 SRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 186,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

heavily corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 186,318 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at front portion (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 185,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Steering rack tie-rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 185,467 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Steering rack tie-rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 183,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Prop shaft centre support bearing is excessively worn.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 183,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Main chassie. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Out rigger. (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Prop shaft centre support bearing is excessively worn.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 181,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 178,716 miles

all rear tyres low and poor condition

centre exhaust joint corroded

centre prop-shaft bearing poor condition

exhaust flexi pipe corroded

n/s/f outrigger corroded

n/s/f steering arm slight play

n/s/f wheel-bearing slight play

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear spring shackle bushes perished

vehicle heavily understand

Fail 12 Sep 2013 178,632 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

all rear tyres low and poor condition

centre exhaust joint corroded

centre prop-shaft bearing poor condition

exhaust flexi pipe corroded

n/s/f outrigger corroded

n/s/f steering arm slight play

n/s/f wheel-bearing slight play

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear spring shackle bushes perished

vehicle heavily understand

Pass 6 Sep 2012 175,242 miles

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

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

all chassis corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

chassis patch repaired

front number plate poor condition

n/s steering arm slight play

o/s headlight chipped

Pass 29 Jul 2011 108,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside inner step sill corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 166,064 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 161,996 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 155,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 150,471 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 145,710 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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M958 SRO is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M958 SRO, 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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M958 SRO is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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