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M970 TKL

1995 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,692 mi
Last recorded94,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 TKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 94,692 miles

Entire underbody sprayed with underseal not allowing full inspection of corrosion

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension body components and suspension

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 94,673 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension body components and suspension

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 94,367 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i)) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension body components and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 94,264 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension body components rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,803 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 92,224 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis frame corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 92,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Heavily corroded throughout underside.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 91,141 miles

underside in poor condition structurally.

Fail 22 Jun 2018 91,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired at outrigger, gearbox mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

underside in poor condition structurally.

Fail 25 May 2018 91,083 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected at battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch at rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chassis covered in underseal and corroded throughout.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 89,297 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Fail 24 Mar 2017 89,297 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 89,082 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

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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M970 TKL is a 1995 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M970 TKL, 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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M970 TKL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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