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M960 VWW

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,021 mi
Last recorded192,021 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM960 VWW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 192,021 miles

Offside centre dropside hinge damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2019 192,015 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating loss of pressure under load (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount inside cab bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside centre dropside hinge damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 189,940 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 189,933 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 187,517 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29%nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside handbrake slightly low effort

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 187,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded of cab (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded of cab (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29%nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside drop side front hinge area rusty

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside handbrake slightly low effort

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear tipper ram upper n/s mount holed and rusty

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 184,532 miles

retested as chassis cab

Fail 9 Sep 2016 184,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short battery lead rubbing steering uj (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported 2 cables to rear tipper motor (1.9.2a)

Front Statutory seat belt missing centre (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area and chassis rail (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and split to cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tipper body rails on underside should be welded not bolted n/s o/s also support rails underside missing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 100% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Play in propshaft centre bearing x2 ()

Pass 20 Dec 2011 178,494 miles

N/s/f brake disc pitted.

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Tipper pump to chassis n/s insecure advise to repair.

Underside of tipper body rusty condition but sound.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 178,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

N/s/f brake disc pitted.

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Tipper pump to chassis n/s insecure advise to repair.

Underside of tipper body rusty condition but sound.

o/s head light aim not chacked.

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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M960 VWW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M960 VWW, 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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M960 VWW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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