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M963 VAK

1995 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

92,299 mi
Last recorded92,299 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM963 VAK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2009 92,299 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.13.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.13.6)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both headlight lenses faded

front and rear no plates faded

handbrake rod mounting bracket insecure

Pass 23 May 2008 88,273 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Fail 22 May 2008 88,259 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 88,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 85,922 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 85,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

slight inbalance rear footbrake

Pass 17 May 2006 84,110 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 84,024 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

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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M963 VAK is a 1995 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 M963 VAK, 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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M963 VAK is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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