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M969 SOF

1995 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

117,488 mi
Last recorded117,488 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM969 SOF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2012 117,488 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 112,918 miles

chassis / spring hangers etc all corroded

front tyres worn unevenly

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

inner & outer sills sections corroded

metal sections of front flexibrake hoses corroded

number plates deteriorated

numerous jagged edges to vehicle covered with tape

only just sufficient reserve travel of parking brake

some metal brake pipes corroded

superficial structure of vehicle in poor condition

suspension wallows

clutch pedal ratchet mechanism worn

Fail 22 Jul 2011 112,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis / spring hangers etc all corroded

front tyres worn unevenly

inner & outer sills sections corroded

metal sections of front flexibrake hoses corroded

number plates deteriorated

numerous jagged edges to vehicle covered with tape

only just sufficient reserve travel of parking brake

some metal brake pipes corroded

superficial structure of vehicle in poor condition

suspension wallows

clutch pedal ratchet mechanism worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 108,852 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

chassis sections generally corroded

front bumper insecure

front exhaust mounting poor / noisy

front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

front inner wings corroded

front no. plate deteriorated

leaf spring hangers corroded

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorated

vehicle in a generally poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2010 108,851 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

chassis sections generally corroded

front bumper insecure

front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

front inner wings corroded

front no. plate deteriorated

leaf spring hangers corroded

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorated

vehicle in a generally poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2009 105,356 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate damaged

headlamps only just give acceptable patterns

o/s panel below headlamp missing

rear bumper n/s end cap missing

reserve travel of service brake pedal could be better

steering slightly stiff

superficial structure of vehicle corroded & damaged

wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2009 105,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate damaged

headlamps only just give acceptable patterns

o/s panel below headlamp missing

rear bumper n/s end cap missing

reserve travel of service brake pedal could be better

steering slightly stiff

superficial structure of vehicle corroded & damaged

wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 100,787 miles

Oil leak

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

front lower panel damaged

front number plate cracked

rear bumper damaged

superficial structure of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2008 100,786 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

front lower panel damaged

front number plate cracked

rear bumper damaged

superficial structure of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2007 93,832 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 93,832 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 88,032 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 88,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M969 SOF is a 1995 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 M969 SOF, 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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M969 SOF is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1995.

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